Compare MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
MeshLab
Star Rating
(24)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeshLabUltimaker Cura
Star Rating
(50)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ultimaker CuraSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Ultimaker Cura excels in its user-friendly interface, with an Ease of Use score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for beginners in 3D printing, while MeshLab, with a score of 8.4, is noted for having a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Ultimaker Cura's strong file support, particularly for STL and 3MF formats, is a significant advantage, scoring 9.6 and 9.7 respectively, whereas MeshLab, while still competent, scores slightly lower at 9.3 and 9.4.
- G2 users highlight that MeshLab shines in its mesh repair capabilities, achieving a score of 8.7, which is notably higher than Ultimaker Cura's score of 6.3, making it a better option for users needing advanced mesh editing features.
- Users on G2 report that Ultimaker Cura's standalone slicer functionality is robust, with a score of 9.3, while MeshLab's integrated 3D modeling features, scoring 7.5, are seen as less comprehensive for users focused on slicing.
- Reviewers mention that Ultimaker Cura's product direction is viewed positively with a score of 8.8, indicating a strong commitment to future updates and improvements, compared to MeshLab's lower score of 7.5, which suggests some uncertainty in its development trajectory.
- Users say that while both products are downloadable applications, Ultimaker Cura scores higher at 9.4, indicating a more favorable user experience in installation and performance compared to MeshLab's score of 8.7.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MeshLab
No pricing availableUltimaker Cura
No pricing availableFree Trial
MeshLab
No trial information availableUltimaker Cura
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
19
9.3
44
Ease of Use
8.4
19
9.4
44
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
14
8.3
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
19
8.8
40
Features by Category
File Support
9.3
14
9.6
35
9.4
8
9.7
20
9.0
14
9.0
23
File Editing
8.7
17
6.3
17
9.0
16
7.6
27
Software Integrations
8.0
11
9.3
29
7.5
10
5.8
17
Software Type
7.4
7
6.8
14
8.7
15
9.4
26
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura are categorized as 3D Printing
Unique Categories
MeshLab has no unique categories
Ultimaker Cura has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MeshLab
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ultimaker Cura
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Research
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.5%
Entertainment
9.5%
Consumer Electronics
9.5%
Arts and Crafts
9.5%
Other
47.6%
Design
12.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.2%
Higher Education
8.2%
Education Management
8.2%
Arts and Crafts
8.2%
Other
55.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
MeshLab
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jim M.
Verified User in Capital Markets
Love the trackball. Also able to mess with a triangular mesh with ease.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jenny A.
Verified User in Sports
I have found that at times the program has issues when it is trying to rebuild a model. But other then that small hicup not much.
Ultimaker Cura
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jose Manuel P.
Verified User in Design
The ease of use and the ease of implementation with the design programs we use like SolidWorks, FreeCAD, etc., and with all the 3D printing machines we have used, like the Prusa or the Witbox,
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jim M.
Verified User in Capital Markets
Love the trackball. Also able to mess with a triangular mesh with ease.
Jose Manuel P.
Verified User in Design
The ease of use and the ease of implementation with the design programs we use like SolidWorks, FreeCAD, etc., and with all the 3D printing machines we have used, like the Prusa or the Witbox,
Jenny A.
Verified User in Sports
I have found that at times the program has issues when it is trying to rebuild a model. But other then that small hicup not much.
Discussions
MeshLab has no discussions with answers
Is Ultimaker Cura the same as Cura?
1 comment
PP
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
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