Anycubic Photon Workshop vs Orca-Flashforge
Anycubic Photon Workshop
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| Figure | Anycubic Photon Workshop | Orca-Flashforge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Slicer Software | 7.9 (#13) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Intended users | Anycubic describes Photon Workshop as resin-printing slicer software and its company as a desktop 3D printer maker serving enthusiasts, engineers, and artists. | Flashforge describes the desktop slicer as suitable for users at different experience levels, with a simplified interface and advanced controls. |
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In their own words
Anycubic Photon Workshop
Anycubic Photon Workshop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Orca-Flashforge
Flash Studio Desktop, formerly Orca-Flashforge, is Flashforge’s desktop slicer for preparing 3D prints. Based on Orca Slicer, it offers basic and advanced modes with controls for layer height, print speed, and infill density. It is optimized for supported Flashforge printers, including the Adventurer 5M, Adventurer 5M Pro, AD5X, and Guider 3 Ultra, and supports multi-material printing. Users can send jobs wirelessly, monitor printers remotely, and start, stop, and track jobs. WAN Mode transfers files through a cloud server; LAN Only Mode sends them over the local network, requiring the printer and computer to share a network and connect using the printer ID. The software can control extruder and bed temperatures; on the Adventurer 5M Pro, it can also control the chamber light and air filtration fan. Live video requires a camera-equipped printer. Flash Studio Mobile adds printer monitoring, multi-printer and location-based group control, and remote one-click reprinting. Desktop packages are available for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. The software is free and built on an open-source foundation under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3.