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Lychee Slicer vs ElegooSlicer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Lychee Slicer

8.0
Utilities

Slicer for Resin 3D printers

ElegooSlicer

7.5
Utilities

Open-source slicer for FDM 3D printers

Metric Lychee Slicer ElegooSlicer
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.5
30-day Installs 12 10
90-day Installs 38 44
365-day Installs 149 60
Version 7.6.5 1.5.0.7
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 99
GitHub Forks 20
Open Issues 25
License AGPL-3.0
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 18, 2021 Jan 31, 2026

Reviews

Lychee Slicer

Lychee Slicer is a specialized tool for resin 3D printers, offering precise layer settings and support for various printer models, ideal for professionals and enthusiasts in resin 3D printing.

Converts 3D models into layered configurations suitable for resin 3D printing.

Pros

  • + Stable and reliable performance
  • + Supports multiple resin 3D printer models
  • + Advanced layer settings for precise printing

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Appeals primarily to a niche audience

ElegooSlicer

ElegooSlicer is a free, open-source slicer for FDM 3D printers, offering compatibility with most models. It's under active development with a growing feature set, making it a cost-effective alternative for 3D printing enthusiasts.

Converts 3D models into G-code for 3D printers.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Compatible with a wide range of FDM printers
  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates
  • - Some bugs reported, such as printer connectivity issues