Formlabs PreForm vs Slic3r

Formlabs PreForm

5.9 #6 in 3D Printing Software

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Slic3r

5.1 #24 in 3D Printing Software

About Slic3r
Formlabs PreFormSlic3r
Free planYesNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid fromFree—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Free planYesYes
Auto supportsYesYes
Printer controlYesYes
Print monitoringNo—
Cloud slicingYes—
Model repairYesYes
Multi-material tools—Yes

Both are listed in Best 3D Printing Software. On Inferse, Formlabs PreForm scores higher on our published basis.