Creality Print vs QIDI Slicer
Creality Print
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| Figure | Creality Print | QIDI Slicer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Slicer Software | 8.0 (#10) | 8.3 (#3) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China | Hong Kong |
| License | The project is licensed under GNU Affero General Public License version 3. | The project README states that QIDISlicer is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. |
| Purpose | Creality Print is Creality’s self-developed FDM slicing software for remote printer control and monitoring, and printing directly from a computer. | QIDISlicer is professional 3D printer slicing software for preparing models for 3D printing. |
| Support | Creality lists online support Monday through Friday, 7 AM–5 PM PT, and provides a ticket submission link. | QIDI lists after-sales support for product technical issues and gives its support location as WenZhou City, Zhejiang, China. |
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In their own words
Creality Print
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QIDI Slicer
QIDI Slicer is free software for preparing 3D models for printing on QIDI printers. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with STL, STEP, 3MF, OBJ, and AMF listed as input formats and G-code and .gcode.3mf as outputs. The slicer can move, scale, rotate, crop, color, repair, combine, and split models, then apply adjustable parameters and calibration functions for different models and print situations. QIDI lists Q1 Pro, X-Max3, X-Plus3, and X-Smart3, plus QIDI high-speed printers using Klipper firmware, as compatible; firmware should be V4.0.0 or newer. Printers can connect by local IP or remotely online. QIDI Link on iOS and Android can scan connections, monitor jobs, adjust settings, and feed or retract material. Version 1.2.5 adds Q2 configuration and .gcode.3mf export and sending. The software is based on PrusaSlicer and licensed under AGPL version 3.