Software Alternatives & Reviews

Slic3r VS IceSL

Compare Slic3r VS IceSL and see what are their differences

Slic3r logo Slic3r

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

IceSL logo IceSL

Welcome to IceSL!
  • Slic3r Landing page
    Landing page //
    2018-12-27
  • IceSL Landing page
    Landing page //
    2018-12-20

Slic3r videos

📌3DBenchy Top 3D Slicers Comparison Simplify3D vs Cura vs Slic3r vs Ideamaker vs Kiss vs Craftware

More videos:

  • Review - Slic3r and Cura: Which One is Better
  • Review - 3D printing guides - Setting up Slic3r

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 Slic3r and IceSL)
3D
62 62%
38% 38
Architecture
61 61%
39% 39
CAD
66 66%
34% 34
Photos & Graphics
51 51%
49% 49

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Social recommendations and mentions

IceSL might be a bit more popular than Slic3r. We know about 4 links to it since March 2021 and only 3 links to Slic3r. 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.

Slic3r mentions (3)

  • How would I split this model in Cura? (More details below)
    I split my Boba Fett helmet STL in Slic3r. It was incredibly easy to split the file into 8 parts. The top and bottom halves split at the visor line, then split those pieces into halves and then halves again so they will fit on the bed. Source: almost 2 years ago
  • What? Brim printed fine, but why is it doing this? Using Hatchbox PLA at 210 nozzle temp and 70 bed temp on an Ender 5 Plus. I'm using the Creality Slicer that came with
    Try using a diffent slicer. Either cura or slic3r. Source: over 2 years ago
  • tesla turbine style fan blade.
    I use Slic3r where the preview is quite easy to get, but the configuration might be a bit scary to get done (although the defaults are reasonable) as you want to try with adding or removing support material. Source: almost 3 years ago

IceSL mentions (4)

  • Better OpenSCAD?
    Be sure to include Lua-based IceSL: https://icesl.loria.fr/. Source: 12 months 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 Slic3r 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.

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

OctoPrint - OctoPrint is the snappy web interface for your 3D printer that allows you to control and monitor all aspects of your printer and print jobs, right from your browser.

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

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

Simplify3D - Professional 3D printing software streamlines the process of 3D printing, leading to better results.