Software Alternatives & Reviews

PrusaSlicer VS IceSL

Compare PrusaSlicer VS IceSL and see what are their differences

PrusaSlicer logo PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer (formerly known as Slic3r PE) is our own in-house developed slicer software based on the open-source project Slic3r.

IceSL logo IceSL

Welcome to IceSL!
  • PrusaSlicer Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-04-20
  • IceSL Landing page
    Landing page //
    2018-12-20

PrusaSlicer videos

Use the new PrusaSlicer 2.3 with ANY 3D Printer!

More videos:

  • Review - PrusaSlicer: An In-Depth Walkthrough from Install to Print
  • Review - New features in PrusaSlicer 2.4 - MMU painting, improved supports and more!

IceSL videos

IceSL - The best free 3d printing Slicer you've never seen - MOST POWERFUL!

More videos:

  • Review - iceSL Slicer - Amazing Free Slicer With Adaptive Layering!
  • Review - IceSL 2.1 overview

Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to PrusaSlicer and IceSL)
3D
50 50%
50% 50
Architecture
50 50%
50% 50
CAD
50 50%
50% 50
Photos & Graphics
53 53%
47% 47

User comments

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, IceSL seems to be more popular. It has been mentiond 4 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

PrusaSlicer mentions (0)

We have not tracked any mentions of PrusaSlicer yet. Tracking of PrusaSlicer recommendations started around Mar 2021.

IceSL mentions (4)

  • Better OpenSCAD?
    Be sure to include Lua-based IceSL: https://icesl.loria.fr/. Source: about 1 year ago
  • GhostSCAD: Marrying OpenSCAD and Golang
    If you’re looking for 3D modelling in real programming languages, I’ve very much enjoyed IceSL, which embeds Lua: https://icesl.loria.fr/. - Source: Hacker News / about 2 years ago
  • can i slice with my GPU
    Not with Cura. IceSL does have some parts done by the GPU using OpenGL rendering tricks though. Source: over 2 years ago
  • Can I turn stl files into gcode online?
    Icesl has a web-based version. It's a little weird if you're used to Cura, but it does work. Source: over 2 years ago

What are some alternatives?

When comparing PrusaSlicer and IceSL, you can also consider the following products

Cura - Cura aims to be a end solution for personal 3D printing with RepRap based machines.

Slic3r - STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap printers Here comes Slic3r! Its features are: - speed

MatterControl - MatterControl is a free, open source app that lets you organize and manage your 3D prints.

Lychee Slicer - A POWERFUL AND VERSATILE SLICER FOR SLA RESIN 3D PRINTERS With Lychee, prepare your 3D models for 3D printing: define the best orientation, create supports automatically, or manually, preview before sending them to your 3D printer.

Repetier - Software for controlling RepRap style 3D-printer like Mendel, Darwin or Prusa mendel.

Photonic3D - Photonic3D is the most customizable and powerful resin printer software available.