Creality Print vs Sovol Slicer
Creality Print
creality.comSovol Slicer
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| Figure | Creality Print | Sovol Slicer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.0 (#10) | 7.7 (#18) |
| Open source | The Creality Print repository describes the software as an open-source slicer for FDM printers. | Sovol says its open-source files, including hardware and software, are on GitHub. |
| Purpose | Creality Print is Creality’s self-developed FDM slicing software for remote printer control and monitoring, and printing directly from a computer. | Sovol describes Orca Slicer as slicing software to prepare files for a printer. |
| Support | Creality lists online support Monday through Friday, 7 AM–5 PM PT, and provides a ticket submission link. | Sovol’s help center lists support by email and says customer support is available from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am EST. |
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Creality Print
Creality Print has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Sovol Slicer
Sovol Slicer is Sovol’s name for downloads that include OrcaSlicer and Sovol3D Cura 1.7.2 x64. Sovol describes Orca Slicer as slicing software for preparing a printer. Downloads are labeled for Windows and macOS and include slicer files, configuration files, and printer profiles. SV08 profiles cover PLA, TPU, ABS, and PETG at 0.2, 0.6, and 0.8 mm. OrcaSlicer configuration imports are provided for the SV06 ACE on both Mac and Windows. Listed input formats are STL, 3MF, STEP, DRC, OBJ, AMF, SVG, and ZIP. Outputs include G-code, Gcode.3MF, OBJ, STL, DRC, and 3MF. The software supports multi-material printing and variable layer height, but not resin slicing. Sovol lists version 2.3.0, synchronized with OrcaSlicer 2.3.0. It is free, with no paid plans or usage limits stated. Sovol also lists installation, hardware, and system-configuration support.