OrcaSlicer
OrcaSlicer is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. G-code generator for 3D printers (Bambu, Prusa, Voron, VzBot, RatRig, Creality, etc.). It has 16,175 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Simplify3D.
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About OrcaSlicer
OrcaSlicer: an open source Next-Gen Slicing Software for Precision 3D Prints. Optimize your prints with ultra-fast slicing, intelligent support generation, and seamless printer compatibility—engineered for perfection.
Install OrcaSlicer
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
flatpak install flathub com.orcaslicer.OrcaSlicerbrew install --cask orcaslicerwinget install SoftFever.OrcaSlicerReplaces
Commercial software people commonly use OrcaSlicer instead of.
- Simplify3D
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Is OrcaSlicer free and open source?
Yes. OrcaSlicer's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install OrcaSlicer?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub com.orcaslicer.OrcaSlicer, Homebrew: brew install --cask orcaslicer and winget: winget install SoftFever.OrcaSlicer. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.4.2).
Can OrcaSlicer replace Simplify3D?
OrcaSlicer is commonly used as a free alternative to Simplify3D. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.