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CHITUBOX vs Orca Slicer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

CHITUBOX

5.0
Utilities

3D printing slicer software

Orca Slicer

8.0
Utilities

G-code generator for 3D printers

Metric CHITUBOX Orca Slicer
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 12 528
90-day Installs 36 1.4K
365-day Installs 84 4.4K
Version 1.2.1 2.3.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 12.8K
GitHub Forks 2 1.8K
Open Issues - 1.9K
License GPL-3.0 AGPL-3.0
Language Nix C++
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 1, 2025 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

CHITUBOX

CHITUBOX is a 3D printing slicer software designed to convert 3D models into G-code for 3D printers. It offers a user-friendly interface and supports a variety of 3D printers, making it beneficial for hobbyists and professionals in the 3D printing community.

CHITUBOX converts 3D models into G-code for 3D printers.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface
  • + Supports various 3D printers
  • + Free and open-source

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Inactive GitHub project

Orca Slicer

Orca Slicer is a versatile G-code generator for 3D printers, supporting a wide range of models including Bambu, Prusa, and Creality. It offers a user-friendly interface for slicing 3D models and is available as a free, open-source tool under the AGPL-3.0 license. Ideal for hobbyists and professionals who need precise control over their 3D printing processes.

Generates G-code for 3D printers from digital models.

Pros

  • + Supports a wide range of 3D printer models
  • + Free and open-source with active community contributions
  • + Regular updates and improvements

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Compatibility issues with certain printer firmware