Craftware Pro vs KISSlicer

Craftware Pro is slicer software for 3D printing workflows, with CAD functions for designing simple objects and personalizing existing ones. Its Smart, Easy, and Expert modes provide different levels of slicing experience. A multi-tray workflow lets users manage multiple printers and slice tray contents, while heterogeneous printing supports different settings for nozzles in IDEX print heads. The software also lists auto supports, printer control, and multi-material tools. The free Standard plan includes full slicer functionality. Premium adds productivity functions described as reducing print times, preparation times, and manual intervention. Premium costs $9.99 for 30 days for one person using up to three devices. Premium Enterprise costs $49.99 for 30 days for up to 10 devices and is intended for companies whose preceding business-year net annual revenue exceeds 100.000 USD. The stated platforms are Linux, macOS, and Windows; downloads are also listed for Chrome OS. The maker provides a knowledge base, support ticket form, and forum. Craftbot, the maker, was founded in 2014 and is based in Budapest, Hungary.

KISSlicer turns STL files into printer-ready G-code and is a slicer, not a printer control app. Four Profile Wizards help configure printer, material, style, and support settings. Automatic support generation, resin slicing, and variable layer height are supported. The free plan costs nothing and allows multi-extruder printers to be used, but only one extruder can be selected for a print. Pro costs $42, paid once and enables multi-material printing, with extruders assignable to the raft, support, model, and sub-meshes. Premium costs $82, paid once and includes Pro functionality alongside listed features such as colorized meshes, texturing, dynamic density and gyroid infill, warp compensation, and curved surfaces. Profiles can be shared, and Project Files can archive print settings. The software supports Windows, macOS, and Linux; downloads are also listed for FreeBSD and Raspberry Pi. Its license permits commercial use and installation on multiple personal computers, with no time or model-size limit, and prohibits reverse engineering.