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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

Cura is incredibly intuitive, which is saying something since 3D printing has a ton of variables to deal with. However, they are all laid out in a way that just makes sense. Best of all, I've never had a single "software issue" through any of my hundreds of prints. Anything that has gone wrong has been on me due to a configuration error, or something with the printer itself.

It has worked well with every printer I've tested it with, and all have been in the system so basic settings like print area, nozzle size, etc are automatically pulled in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

My biggest complaint is the view tools, such as panning, rotating and otherwise changing the view of the model you are setting up to print. While the setting are readily available, you will find yourself playing with various key/mouse combinations to check all the angles you'll need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Ultimaker Cura:

Dig in! It's a fantastic tool with a minimal learning curve, assuming you understand the 3D printing process, and you specific printer(s). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

Simply put, taking a model from something like an STL file to a printable GCODE model. For what it is worth, I use this software regularly for both my Ender 3 and a MP Mini, and I've tested with several other printers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ultimaker Cura Overview

What is Ultimaker Cura?

Ultimaker Cura prepares your model for 3D printing. Optimized, expert-tested profiles for 3D printers and materials mean you can start printing reliably in no time. And with industry-standard software integration, you can streamline your workflow for maximum efficiency.

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Ultimaker Cura prepares your model for 3D printing. Optimized, expert-tested profiles for 3D printers and materials mean you can start printing reliably in no time. And with industry-standard software integration, you can streamline your workflow for maximum efficiency.


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Romeu M.
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Romeu M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"A powerful slicer for daily use"
The capability of being able to control a lot of my printer settings and the friendly user interface
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4.5 out of 5
"Ultimaker Cura: best slicing software"
Pros are: 1) Best compatibility 2) Lots of options and features 3) smooth UI 4) variety of 3D printer supports 5) Model modification, supports...
Reverend F.
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5.0 out of 5
"Best slicer since sliced bread."
Simple interface, and it already knew my 3D printer when I used it the first time.
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Ultimaker Cura Pros and Cons

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Romeu M.
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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

The capability of being able to control a lot of my printer settings and the friendly user interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

It never failed me, does everything it is supposed to and a bit more Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

All the options that you have to play with and make your stl's proper to print without failures midway trough the print! Also optimising the print times and material waste! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

One of Ultimaker Cura's greatest strengths lies in its intuitive and user-friendly interface. Navigating through the software is a breeze, making it accessible for users of all skill levels. The clean layout and well-organized menus allow for easy customization of print settings, ensuring that users can achieve the desired results without a steep learning curve. Ultimaker Cura supports a wide range of 3D printers, making it a versatile choice for users with different printer models. The software's compatibility with various file formats ensures that you can seamlessly import and prepare models for printing. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, Ultimaker Cura's adaptability to different printing scenarios is commendable. The slicing algorithms employed by Ultimaker Cura deliver impressive print quality. The software allows for fine-tuning of layer height, infill density, and support structures, giving users precise control over the printing process. While the default settings work well for most prints, advanced users will appreciate the extensive customization options to optimize print quality for specific projects.Being open-source, Ultimaker Cura benefits from a robust community of users and developers. The community actively contributes plugins, updates, and troubleshooting tips, creating a valuable resource for users encountering issues or seeking to enhance their experience. This collaborative ecosystem adds significant value to the software and ensures that it remains up-to-date with the latest advancements in 3D printing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

Its an amazing software with almost no issues. One thing if I had to absoulutely point out would be that its resource intensive compared to softwares like Slic3r. Oh and on big models it crashes sometimes when you click slice, or the slicing progress bar gets stuck.

While Ultimaker Cura supports multiple extruders, the handling of multi-material prints can be more complex compared to dedicated multi-material slicing software. Users looking for extensive multi-material and multi-color printing capabilities may find some limitations in Ultimaker Cura's current feature set.

Also they have a weird support by default that doesn't work well in my printer, but that could be just me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

Fast prototyping means we need 3D printing, while the Ultimaker printers are pretty pricey, the software is amazing and free. It does basic visualization, model review, small edits and slicing for us. Easier than having a CAD software installed on the 3D printing computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

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, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

That does not allow modifying pieces, and we have to use other programs like the program Kisslacer to fix the pieces. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps us with the printing of parts on a 3D printer. This being the one we like the most for its ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

I like that it is very easy to use, very intuitive, you can set every specification for printing and you can save your profiles for each material. Also it has default profiles Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

There are a lot of hidden feautes and sometimes it is not very easy to find them. Also there are a lot of extra extension but sometimes they do not work very well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

you can slice every object so you can print them, and the best of cura is that it is an open software so you can use it even with external printers. So you can have all of your setting in one place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

Pros are:

1) Best compatibility

2) Lots of options and features

3) smooth UI

4) variety of 3D printer supports

5) Model modification, supports are really good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

Cons are:

1) the slicing took a little time though my pc hardware is not good enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves: slicing models/ parts for additive manufacturing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

Simple interface, and it already knew my 3D printer when I used it the first time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

Not enough tooltips for the icons in place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Caution: Under Ubuntu Linux, the Gnome desktop may get nuts after exiting, preventing you from emptying the trashbox.

Fix: Open a terminal ([ALT]-[F2]), and enter "r" to restart Gnome desktop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solved the issue of finding a quality slicing utility that will work under Linux, without asking for money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

This is an amazing, free software to 3D model items for successful 3D printing applications. After watching some youtube videos to guide me, the software became very easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

I cannot point out any single factor that I disliked about Ultimaker Cura because I am still fairly new to 3D modeling and 3D printing. This is a widely used software, so any difficulties can be solved by posting on various forums to get feedback on any issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

This allows me to design any 3D item in preparation for 3D printing it. My long term goal is to create designs that I can sell on various marketplaces and Cura helps make this possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mykhailo G.
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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

This is today's standard for slicing applications, very popular, a lot of tutorials available Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

It's really slow and might be hard to learn initially Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

The main problem Ultimaker Cura is solving for me – 3d model slicing of course. I'm unfamiliar with competitors since it's not my everyday routine, and I'm good with what Cura provides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Damaris C.
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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

What I like the best about Ultimaker Cura is the possibility of installing almost any 3D printer, letting you modify all the printer settings and create different profiles for different uses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

I honestly don't find anything I don't like about Ultimaker Cura; maybe suggest that it could be nice if it could include all the models within the brands of 3D printers that are already included because some are missing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ultimaker Cura is an open source powerful software that lets you modify all the printer settings and create different profiles for various 3D printers. Also, lets you make printers not listed, and that is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Ultimaker Cura?

I like that it for multiple printers. I've got several 3D printers & this slicer works nicely for most of them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ultimaker Cura?

It was a bit confusing at 1st, the advanced options were, & I needed 1 of my other drafter friends to help me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ultimaker Cura solving and how is that benefiting you?

I needed a slicer that's generally open to use for various 3D printers & this fit perfectly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.