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CHITUBOX

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Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYes—
Plans published41
Spec score · 3D Slicer Software8.4 (#1)7.9 (#14)
Spec score · 3D Printing Software8.4 (#4)7.9 (#16)
Spec score · Additive Manufacturing Software8.2 (#3)7.7 (#11)
PurposeCHITUBOX Basic slices and converts 3D mesh files into printable files for 3D printing.PreForm prepares 3D prints automatically and uploads them to Formlabs SLA or SLS printers.

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CHITUBOX

  • CHITUBOX BasicFree
  • CHITUBOX Dental 3 Years$499, paid once
  • CHITUBOX Dental MonthlyPrice not published
  • CHITUBOX Dental YearlyPrice not published

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CHITUBOX

CHITUBOX Basic slices 3D mesh files and converts them into printable files for 3D printing. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and imports STL, OBJ, and 3MF models. Before printing, its checks can identify cavities, collisions, overhangs, and islands. Basic is listed at free. CHITUBOX Pro adds model splitting, labels, Boolean operations, custom holes, and multiple support forms. It also offers ChituAction for scripted workflows, Magic Supports for automated custom support creation, and a Resin Material Alliance cloud library for downloading resin data and uploading custom material data. Network Sending requires ChituManager and a compatible printer. A CHITUBOX account page offers a 7-day Pro trial after login. Personal license keys work on up to two computers and team keys on up to five. CHITUBOX Dental is designed for dentistry and provides one-click preparation for dental models; its license supports one computer. Dental plan listings include a 3-year plan for $499 as a one-time purchase and a yearly plan for $1,951,229 a year. A monthly Dental plan is listed without a price.

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