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Simplify3D vs. Ultimaker Cura

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Simplify3D
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Simplify3D headquartered in Cincinnati develops 3D printing software used by innovators, engineers and professional worldwide. The application aims to streamline the 3D printing process, while providing customization tools that enable users to achieve high-quality results.  The software supports hundreds of 3D printer brands and is available worldwide through industry partners.
$149
one-time fee
Ultimaker Cura
Score 9.9 out of 10
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Since 2011, Ultimaker has built solutions for 3D printers, software, and materials that enable professional designers and engineers to innovate. Ultimaker Cura is a 3D printing software that enables users to prepare prints with a few clicks, integrate with CAD software for an easier workflow, or dive into custom settings for in-depth control.N/A
Pricing
Simplify3DUltimaker Cura
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Simplify3DUltimaker Cura
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAn educator 25% discount is available to makerspaces and robotics teams—
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User Ratings
Simplify3DUltimaker Cura
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User Testimonials
Simplify3DUltimaker Cura
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Simplify3D
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Ultimaker
Cura is well suited with complex parts in the different business of our customers. For example Automotiv or mechanical engineering. The drag and drop feature is simple and verry fast. The import of .step. files doesen`t work without plug in. We create always a .stl file wit our CAD software at the first
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Pros
Simplify3D
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Ultimaker
  • intuitive
  • easy to lern
  • available in a lot of languages
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Cons
Simplify3D
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Ultimaker
  • sometimes the grafic is a litte bit hard to see for example the collor silver
  • support free areas are not so easy to define
  • cost estimation fpr the parts
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Return on Investment
Simplify3D
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Ultimaker
  • positive: we have the free version
  • positive: alway new Updates with new ans better features
  • positive: the prinitng setting for our 3d printers are verry fast and work verry reliable so we have no issues with the printers
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