UltiMaker Cura
UltiMaker Cura is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. 3D printer / slicing GUI built on top of the Uranium framework. It has 7,064 GitHub stars and is released under the LGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Simplify3D.
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- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- CAD & 3D modelling
- Active
About UltiMaker Cura
State-of-the-art slicer app to prepare your 3D models for your 3D printer. With hundreds of settings & community-managed print profiles, Ultimaker Cura is sure to lead your next project to a success.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use UltiMaker Cura instead of.
- Simplify3D
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Is UltiMaker Cura free and open source?
Yes. UltiMaker Cura's source code is public on GitHub under the LGPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install UltiMaker Cura?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: 5.13.0).
Can UltiMaker Cura replace Simplify3D?
UltiMaker Cura 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.