Best Additive Manufacturing Software in 2026

AstroPrint suits makers and education users who want to manage printers, files, and print activity from a cloud service.

CHITUBOX

CHITUBOX Basic suits 3D printing users who need to slice and convert mesh models on Linux, macOS, or Windows.

The product is aimed at professionals and businesses seeking to optimize 3D printing processes with Stratasys printers.

It suits teams preparing parts and managing print workflows for supported 3D Systems plastic printers.

OctoPrint suits consumer 3D printer owners who want browser-based monitoring and control, along with teams that value plugins or configuration tools.

PrusaSlicer

It suits people preparing 3D models for printing who want local slicing, model-editing tools, and control over supports or multiple materials.

ideaMaker suits 3D printing users, including AM production and professional users described by Raise3D.

Lychee Slicer

Lychee Slicer suits people preparing resin or filament prints who want printer profiles, support tools and model previews.

OrcaSlicer

It suits FDM printing users who want detailed calibration, printer monitoring, broad model-format support, and offline desktop operation.

It suits 3D-printing users who need FFF or mSLA output and detailed print controls.