The Awesome Blender repository collects Blender add-ons, tools, tutorials, and other 3D resources.
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17 alternativesAwesome 3D Printing
The Awesome 3D Printing list covers CAD, slicers, firmware, model libraries, online tools, and printing services.
About Awesome 3D Printing
Awesome 3D Printing is a curated list of 3D printing resources, maintained as an open source GitHub repository. Its sections include 3D printer brands, CAD tools, control software, multi-color filament systems, printer firmware, file formats, slicers, scanners, online 3D model repositories, online tools, on-demand printing services, marketplaces, and filament types.
The list is a directory of links and short descriptions rather than a software tool itself. Many entries are labeled by license or pricing model, such as open source, commercial, or freemium, so readers can see which options are free. The listed tools and services are not described in detail here, and the page does not give pricing for them.
Key features
- Curated links to 3D printer brands and their printer models
- CAD tools labeled as open source, commercial, or free for personal use
- Control software entries such as OctoPrint, Repetier, and SimplyPrint
- Multi-color filament system entries including AMS, BoxTurtle, and CFS
- Printer firmware entries such as Klipper, Grbl, and G3Firmware
- Sections covering slicers, scanners, file formats, and model repositories
Best for: People who want an organized starting point for finding 3D printing hardware, software, and services.
Good for
- Entries are labeled by license or pricing model, such as open source or commercial
- Covers a broad range of categories, from design software to firmware and printing services
Watch out for
- Lists third-party tools and services, so each option must be checked separately
- Some listed tools are commercial or freemium, so costs vary by entry
Awesome 3D Printing at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › 3D, CAD & Motion
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Awesome 3D Printing alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
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PrusaSlicer turns 3D models into printer instructions for FDM and mSLA machines and supports printers from many manufacturers.
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stl-thumb generates previews for STL, OBJ, and 3MF models in Windows and Linux file managers.
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MeshLab processes and edits unstructured triangular 3D meshes, with tools for cleaning, inspecting, rendering, texturing, and preparing models.
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Awesome 3D Printing FAQ
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