Compare PreForm and Ultimaker Cura 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
PreForm
Star Rating
(11)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PreFormUltimaker 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 file support, particularly with STL and 3MF formats, achieving scores of 9.6 and 9.7 respectively, while PreForm scores slightly lower at 9.4 and 8.3, indicating a stronger compatibility with a wider range of file types in Ultimaker Cura.
- Reviewers mention that PreForm shines in mesh repair capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to Ultimaker Cura's 6.3, suggesting that users may find PreForm more effective for fixing issues in 3D models before printing.
- G2 users highlight that Ultimaker Cura is a standalone slicer with a high ease of use rating of 9.4, while PreForm, although integrated with 3D modeling features, has a lower score of 8.6, indicating that users may prefer the straightforward slicing experience of Ultimaker Cura.
- Users on G2 report that both software products are downloadable applications with equal scores of 9.4, but PreForm's cloud-based platform score of 8.1 suggests it may offer more flexibility for users who prefer online access.
- Reviewers mention that Ultimaker Cura has a slightly lower quality of support rating at 8.3 compared to PreForm's 7.9, indicating that users may experience better support interactions with PreForm despite its overall lower ratings.
- Users say that the product direction for PreForm is rated at a perfect 10.0, while Ultimaker Cura's score of 8.8 suggests that users feel more confident about the future development and enhancements of PreForm.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PreForm
No pricing availableUltimaker Cura
No pricing availableFree Trial
PreForm
No trial information availableUltimaker Cura
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
10
9.3
44
Ease of Use
9.2
10
9.4
44
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.9
8
8.3
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
9
8.8
40
Features by Category
File Support
9.4
9
9.6
35
8.3
6
9.7
20
8.3
8
9.0
23
File Editing
9.1
9
6.3
17
8.7
9
7.6
27
Software Integrations
8.6
7
9.3
29
8.8
7
5.8
17
Software Type
8.1
7
6.8
14
9.4
9
9.4
26
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PreForm and Ultimaker Cura are categorized as 3D Printing
Unique Categories
PreForm has no unique categories
Ultimaker Cura has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PreForm
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
Medical Practice
54.5%
Medical Devices
9.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.1%
Hospital & Health Care
9.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.1%
Other
9.1%
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
PreForm
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ali A.
Verified User in Medical Practice
I like how it works so well with preform printers. The multiple options available are time-saving as well as resource-saving which means we can print multiple pcs in a single batch
Most Helpful Critical Review
Frank M.
Verified User in Medical Practice
there isnt much to dislike about it. its pretty good
Ultimaker Cura
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alan U.
Verified User in Design
When I was new to this software, it was effortless to use because it has a recommended settings section, which helps you when you are a beginner. After gaining more experience, you can play with the settings, allowing you to create better things.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ali A.
Verified User in Medical Practice
I like how it works so well with preform printers. The multiple options available are time-saving as well as resource-saving which means we can print multiple pcs in a single batch
Alan U.
Verified User in Design
When I was new to this software, it was effortless to use because it has a recommended settings section, which helps you when you are a beginner. After gaining more experience, you can play with the settings, allowing you to create better things.
Frank M.
Verified User in Medical Practice
there isnt much to dislike about it. its pretty good
Discussions
What does Preform do?
1 comment
MD
Its a software used with Form 3 3D printers so you can easily position your product and determine support structures for printing.Read more
PreForm has no more 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
Ultimaker Cura has no more discussions with answers
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