CHITUBOX vs Mainsail
CHITUBOX
chitubox.comMainsail
docs.mainsail.xyzSide by side
| Figure | CHITUBOX | Mainsail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Printing Software | 8.4 (#4) | 8.4 (#5) |
| Purpose | CHITUBOX Basic slices and converts 3D mesh files into printable files for 3D printing. | Mainsail is a web interface for managing and controlling 3D printers powered by Klipper firmware. |
| Support | CHITUBOX Pro users can contact technical support at [email protected] or join the Discord User Group. | The project lists Discord as its primary community support channel, GitHub Discussions as an alternative, and Reddit as community-driven help that is not officially supported. |
Plans
CHITUBOX
- CHITUBOX BasicFree
- CHITUBOX Dental 3 Years$499, paid once
- CHITUBOX Dental MonthlyPrice not published
- CHITUBOX Dental YearlyPrice not published
In their own words
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.
Mainsail
Mainsail has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.