Creality Print's README spells out its ancestry: it was originally forked from OrcaSlicer by SoftFever, OrcaSlicer came from Bambu Studio, and Bambu Studio came from PrusaSlicer and Slic3r. The README adds that Creality Print incorporates many features from SuperSlicer. Creality's download page describes it as self-developed slicing software for FDM printers.
Because they share a base, the two look and work much alike. The differences are who maintains them, which printers come preconfigured, how each connects to printers, and what each team has added since the fork.
Creality Print and OrcaSlicer side by side
| Feature | Creality Print | OrcaSlicer |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Creality | Community project on GitHub; SoftFever approves signed releases |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 (optional Bambu networking plugin uses non-free libraries) |
| Price | Free download | Free |
| Lineage | Forked from OrcaSlicer; incorporates many SuperSlicer features | Draws from Bambu Studio and PrusaSlicer, with ideas from Cura and SuperSlicer |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Linux (x86_64 AppImage; Flatpak for x86_64 and aarch64) | Windows 10 or later (x64 and ARM64), macOS 10.15 or later (Universal), Linux (Flathub, AppImage) |
| Published system requirements | Not verified | 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB or more suggested), OpenGL 3.3 graphics, about 500 MB disk |
| Latest stable version | 7.3.0, published September 24, 2026 | 2.4.2, released July 7, 2026 |
| Bundled printer profiles | 36 vendor folders in 7.3.0, including Creality, Anycubic, Elegoo, Prusa and Voron | More than 60 vendor folders, including Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Voron and UltiMaker |
| Network printing | LAN printing and a Device page for live control and monitoring; SD card export; Klipper support | Klipper, PrusaLink and OctoPrint; Bambu Lab printers through the optional plugin |
| Calibration tests | Temperature, flow rate, pressure advance, max volumetric flow and VFA | Flow rate, pressure advance, temperature, retraction, tolerance and max volumetric speed |
| Recent additions | 7.3.0: color matching, gradient color, purge into infill, K3 multi-nozzle printing with mixed nozzle sizes, adaptive TPMS infill, AI assistant upgrades | 2.4.2: maintenance fixes for presets, cloud sync and printer connectivity; Python plugins and belt printers in the 2.5.0 pre-release |
| Other documented features | Command-line slicing by plate, sandwich mode, polyholes, Lite Mode preview | Scarf seams, sandwich mode, polyholes, mouse-ear brims, adaptive bed mesh |
Checked November 2, 2026 against Creality Print 7.3.0 (published on GitHub September 24, 2026; Creality's download page lists build 7.3.0.6157, dated October 9, 2026) and OrcaSlicer 2.4.2 (released July 7, 2026). Creality Print 7.3.1 and OrcaSlicer 2.5.0-rc were pre-releases on GitHub at the time. Creality does not publish hardware requirements on its download page.
Fork and ownership
Creality maintains Creality Print in its own GitHub repository under the AGPL-3.0, the same license OrcaSlicer uses. Its download page says the software can remote control and monitor your printer and print directly from your computer.
OrcaSlicer is a community project. Its README names SoftFever as the committer, reviewer and approver for all signed releases, and its website says no account or telemetry is required.
Printers and connections
Creality Print 7.3.0 bundles 36 vendor folders. Besides Creality, they include Anycubic, Elegoo, Flashforge, Prusa, Qidi, Sovol and Voron. Creality's quick start describes sending jobs over LAN or exporting to an SD card, and a Device pane for real-time control and a camera feed where the printer has one. Its download page notes that version 7.1.1 added remaining CFS RFID filament readouts on the Send and Device pages.
OrcaSlicer 2.4.2 bundles more than 60 vendor folders. Its README lists network printing to Klipper, PrusaLink and OctoPrint hosts, and Bambu Lab printers work through the optional networking plugin.
Calibration
Both generate calibration prints inside the slicer. Creality's tutorial walks through temperature, a two-stage flow rate test, pressure advance using a tower or line pattern, maximum volumetric flow and a VFA test. OrcaSlicer's website lists flow rate, pressure advance, temperature towers, retraction, tolerance and maximum volumetric speed tests.
These tests print patterns that you judge yourself, so the values you settle on apply to your printer, nozzle and filament. Run them again when you change filament type.
What each team has added
Creality's 7.3.0 notes focus on color: matching model colors to loaded filaments, gradient color by height, and reusing some purge material as internal infill. They also add multi-nozzle printing with different nozzle diameters for the K3, adaptive TPMS infill, and upgrades to the built-in AI assistant. Creality reports its new color prediction cut average color error in its own tests; treat that as the developer's claim. The 7.3.1 pre-release, published October 31, 2026, extends the AI assistant with context-aware help, such as explaining non-default settings in an opened 3MF file.
OrcaSlicer 2.4.2 is a maintenance release for presets, cloud sync and printer connections. Its 2.5.0 release candidate, published November 1, 2026, adds Python plugins, belt printer support and an experimental Design tab, but it had not reached a stable release when checked.
Which should you choose?
Choose Creality Print if…
- You print on Creality machines, such as a K3 with mixed nozzle sizes or a printer with a CFS.
- You want Creality's LAN printing and Device pane for monitoring.
- You want the color matching and gradient tools added in 7.3.0.
Choose OrcaSlicer if…
- You run printers from several brands and want the larger set of bundled profiles.
- You send jobs to Klipper, PrusaLink or OctoPrint hosts.
- You want a community-run slicer with a Windows on ARM build and published system requirements.
Common questions
Is Creality Print based on OrcaSlicer?
Yes. Creality Print's README says it was originally forked from OrcaSlicer by SoftFever, and both are licensed under the AGPL-3.0.
Can OrcaSlicer slice for Creality printers?
Yes. OrcaSlicer 2.4.2 includes a Creality vendor folder. Check that your exact model and nozzle are listed, and use Creality Print for Creality-specific features such as K3 multi-nozzle printing.
Does Creality Print work with other brands?
Creality Print 7.3.0 includes 36 vendor folders, among them Anycubic, Elegoo, Prusa and Voron. Check your exact model before relying on a bundled profile.
Sources
- Creality Print download page Creality · Checked 2026-11-02
- Creality Print README (lineage, license, features, command line) Creality (GitHub) · Checked 2026-11-02
- OrcaSlicer README (features, lineage, license) OrcaSlicer project on GitHub · Checked 2026-11-02
- OrcaSlicer official website OrcaSlicer project · Checked 2026-11-02
- Creality Print v7.3.0 release notes Creality (GitHub) · Checked 2026-11-02
- Download OrcaSlicer (system requirements) OrcaSlicer project · Checked 2026-11-02
- OrcaSlicer v2.4.2 release notes OrcaSlicer project on GitHub · Checked 2026-11-02
- Creality Print bundled printer profiles (v7.3.0) Creality (GitHub) · Checked 2026-11-02
- OrcaSlicer bundled printer profiles (v2.4.2) OrcaSlicer project on GitHub · Checked 2026-11-02
- Creality Print quick start (importing, LAN printing, device control) Creality Wiki · Checked 2026-11-02
- OrcaSlicer README at v2.4.2 (main features) OrcaSlicer (GitHub) · Checked 2026-11-02
- Creality Print calibration tutorial Creality Wiki · Checked 2026-11-02
- OrcaSlicer v2.5.0-rc pre-release notes OrcaSlicer project on GitHub · Checked 2026-11-02
- Creality Print Lite Mode Creality Wiki · Checked 2026-11-02
- Creality Print v7.3.1 pre-release notes Creality (GitHub) · Checked 2026-11-02
This comparison summarizes the cited documentation; it is not a lab test. Features and prices change between releases; check the developer’s site for the current version.