Best slicer on Reddit

48 reviews from r/ender3v2, r/ElegooSaturn, r/AnycubicPhoton and 11 more subreddits

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#1

Orca

4.3
(10)
"Orca all the way."
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"The BEST support algorithm bar none. And Incredible built in filament calibration pieces, no custom editing it sets everything up for you."
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"Its super user friendly"
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"Imagine if Orca Slicer worked on iPad and had settings sync capabilities where you could have all your filament and printer settings synced with any computer/tablet."
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"Outstanding. Fully parametrizable. Built in calibration Tests, Like e.g. temptower..."
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"Orca is popular among many users."
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"OrcaSlicer is open-source and easy to compile on macOS."
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"Temporary using Prusa slicer and everything is perfect."
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"Orcas Slicer seems to be the best at the moment, and it's pretty much an improved prusaslicer since it's based off of it."
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"Orca-slicer-bin has issues with fonts and is not working on my system."
#2

Prusa

3.9
(7)
"Prusa Slicer always worked fantastic for me."
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"I think prusa slicer might be the best"
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"Prusaslicer has the best support options that I've used."
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"Their stock profiles for the Ender 3v2 are quite good."
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"I still like PrusaSlicer better as a slicer."
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"Prusa feels more like Vista."
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"I couldn't get it to do dual extruders."
#3

Anycubic

4.0
(5)
"I use the Anycubic software. Works fine for my noob self."
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"Anycubics has been very good for me, easy to use and has the tools you need."
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"Anycubic slicer is for FDM, photon workshop is for their resin printers. It received an update to support the M7 and works fine."
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"Photon workshop is for their resin printers. It received an update to support the M7 and works fine."
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"The ability to print via WiFi is pretty nice."
#4

Lychee

4.5
(4)
"I have been very happy with the free version of Lychee and have been printing well over a year with my mini 4K."
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"I suggest you get both Lychee and Chitubox free/trial versions."
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"Lychee Pro is the one I use. Recommended."
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"Lychee got faster and more cost effective supports."
#5

Chitubox

3.7
(3)
"Try to support the same model in each slicer to compare them."
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"It works pretty well and it’s free."
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"Chitubox basic the Pro version is always crashing."
#6

Simplify3D

4.5
(2)
"Simplify3D has a beta test profile they'll send you if you ask."
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"I've heard a lot of good things about Simplify3D the full version."
#7

Cura

2.0
(4)
"I've tried quite a few slices, my two favourites are PrusaSlicer and Cura."
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"Cura feels like going back to Windows 3.11."
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"Orca UI is nice but the results are ass imo"
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"Cura has always been dookie in my opinion."
#8

Tango

3.5
(2)
"I had absolutely no problems with Tango since I got it."
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"Tango is ok for start."
#9

Creality

3.5
(2)
"Creality Print 5.1 has the best profile for V3 SE and is thoroughly updated."
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"The speed of 300mm/s is causing some troubles."
#10

Rose de Berne

5.0
(1)
"Rose de Berne gets my vote for best slicer."
#11

Lychee Pro

5.0
(1)
"For me lychee pro. I love that slicer!! It’s super simple really fast and easy."
#12

UltiMaker

5.0
(1)
"UltiMaker Cura has been what I have found the most successful slicer I have found for multiple printers, and has the most extensive settings, out of all the slicers I have tried."
#13

Bambu

5.0
(1)
"I recommend moving to klipper and trying Orca slicer for better compatibility."
#14

PrusaSlicer

4.0
(1)
"I'm loyal to Prusaslicer but I really like Bambu Studio."
#15

V400

4.0
(1)
"I started with Cura, but I like Orca much. Took a bit to get used to, and I'm still finding new features after many months."
#16

Harbor Freight

4.0
(1)
"It's important to clean to avoid cross contamination, and having an on/off switch is safer."
#17

OrcaSlicer

2.0
(1)
"OrcaSlicer will make about 10ish levels before getting pulled off the plate."
#18

FLSun

2.0
(1)
"The quality from FLSun Slicer does not match Orca for some users."

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