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Gutenprint vs Orca Slicer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Gutenprint

6.0
Utilities

Drivers for various printers for use with CUPS and GIMP

Orca Slicer

8.0
Utilities

G-code generator for 3D printers

Metric Gutenprint Orca Slicer
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 210 528
90-day Installs 575 1.4K
365-day Installs 1.9K 4.4K
Version 5.3.3 2.3.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 26 12.8K
GitHub Forks 5 1.8K
Open Issues - 1.9K
License GPL-2.0 AGPL-3.0
Language C C++
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 4, 2017 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

Gutenprint

Gutenprint provides essential printer drivers for CUPS and GIMP, offering high-quality print support for various devices. As an open-source tool, it benefits users needing reliable printing solutions.

Provides printer drivers for use with CUPS and GIMP.

Pros

  • + Open-source with GPL-2.0 license
  • + Works seamlessly with CUPS and GIMP
  • + Stable with no reported issues

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low GitHub activity
  • - Discontinued macOS support

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