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PrusaSlicer
Feature-rich 3D printing slicer
As of 30 August 2026, PrusaSlicer is free to use. PrusaSlicer is an open-source slicer software for 3D printers, based on Slic3r, offering advanced features for FDM and resin printing. Softwr lists it under CAD. PrusaSlicer is made by Prusa Research, launched in 2012, available on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Overview
What PrusaSlicer does
PrusaSlicer is an open-source slicer software for 3D printers, based on Slic3r, offering advanced features for FDM and resin printing.
What people use it for
- Preparation of STL models for 3D printing
- Multi-material printing preparation
- G-code generation and customisation via macros
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about PrusaSlicer.
- Limited to slicing workflow only; no interactive 3D design capabilities
- Designed for RepRap-based printers; compatibility with other printer architectures varies
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What people choose instead of PrusaSlicer
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- PrusaSlicervsEnscape
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- PrusaSlicervsFreeCAD
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- PrusaSlicervsKeyShot
KeyShot: Real-time 3D rendering and animation
Capabilities
Features
Automatic supports
Multi-material
Variable layer height
Custom G-code
Paint-on supports
Ironing
Prusa printers
Integration with Prusa printers
Most FDM printers
Integration with Most FDM printers
Open source
Open source security feature
Windows support
Available on Windows
MacOS support
Available on macOS
Linux support
Available on Linux
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Questions people ask
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How much does PrusaSlicer cost?
PrusaSlicer is completely free and open-source software developed by Prusa Research.
SourceBehind it
Who makes PrusaSlicer
- Company
- Prusa Research
- Based in
- Prague, Czech Republic
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- Enscape
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- KeyShot
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- Arnold
- BricsCAD
- Mari
- IronCAD
- Redshift
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