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Lychee Slicer vs PrusaSlicer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Lychee Slicer

8.0
Utilities

Slicer for Resin 3D printers

PrusaSlicer

8.0
Media & Design

G-code generator for 3D printers (RepRap, Makerbot, Ultimaker etc.)

Metric Lychee Slicer PrusaSlicer
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 12 274
90-day Installs 38 839
365-day Installs 149 2.9K
Version 7.6.5 2.9.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 8.9K
GitHub Forks 2.2K
Open Issues 5.5K
License AGPL-3.0
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 18, 2021 May 15, 2019

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

PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer is a powerful G-code generator for 3D printers, offering advanced features and compatibility with various models. It is ideal for enthusiasts and professionals in 3D printing who need precise control over their printing processes.

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

Pros

  • + Open-source under AGPL-3.0 license
  • + Compatible with a wide range of 3D printers
  • + Feature-rich interface with advanced settings

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate pending improvements
  • - Manual updates required as auto-updates are not available