QIDI Slicer vs SuperSlicer

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.

SuperSlicer is a free 3D-printing slicer for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It converts STL, OBJ, AMF, or 3MF models into G-code for FFF printers or PNG layers for mSLA printers. The project describes compatibility with modern RepRap-toolchain printers and firmware based on Marlin, Prusa, Klipper, and others. It is a personal fork of PrusaSlicer, which itself comes from Slic3r, and uses the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. Print preparation controls cover top-surface quality, infill density, thin walls, hole dimensions, overhangs, brims, and seams. Multiple extruders, separately configured objects, variable layer heights, and varied infill patterns are supported. Generated calibration tests and built-in calibration prints help with tuning. A command-line interface works without the graphical interface, while macros and post-processing scripts extend G-code handling. Prebuilt 64-bit releases and nightly builds are listed; the maintainer says Linux and macOS builds were compiled but not tested.