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LunarWerx 3D Print vs PrusaSlicer in 2026

LunarWerx 3D Print and PrusaSlicer compared on what each does, price, setup and printing, with questions to ask before choosing.

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TexHouse is published by the makers of LunarWerx 3D Print, Vector3D and MeshyDL, which are compared here alongside other tools.

PrusaSlicer is software that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1] LunarWerx 3D Print is a browser tool for ironing settings, test plates, and injection moulding checks. [2] [2] [2] [2]

OptionPriceCard feeWhere it runs
PrusaSlicerFree [1]not publishedWindows, Mac, and Linux [1]
LunarWerx 3D PrintFree to use [2]not publishedWeb browser [2]

The short answer

PrusaSlicer is software that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1] LunarWerx 3D Print is a browser tool for ironing settings, test plates, and injection moulding checks. [2] [2] [2] [2] A maker who needs installed software on those operating systems can look at PrusaSlicer. [1] A maker who needs ironing settings exported as a ready 3MF file, a 3D print file format, ironing test plates, injection moulding checks, or packing foam design can look at LunarWerx 3D Print. [2] [2] [2] [2]

What PrusaSlicer is built for

PrusaSlicer is described on its page as software that is feature-rich and frequently updated. [1] It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1] It has three modes called Simple, Advanced, and Expert in one application. [1] It provides 200+ tested profiles for every Prusa printer and every filament. [1] It provides automatic profile updates through its built-in updater. [1] It works offline without cloud dependency. [1] All slicing happens on the user's machine. [1]

Its download page lists PrusaSlicer 2.9.6 for Windows as a 64-bit release. [1] That version is shown as released June 25, 2026. [1] The page also offers an experimental preview, PrusaSlicer 3.0.0-alpha12. [1] It supports direct file transfer, so print files can go to a printer over the local network. [1]

What LunarWerx 3D Print is built for

LunarWerx 3D Print is made by the team that publishes this site.

LunarWerx 3D Print works out ironing settings for a printer, material, and finish and exports a ready 3MF file. [2] It makes a 9-pad or 16-pad test plate around settings, and each pad can be marked as worked or not. [2] Flat top surfaces can be clicked, and the export adds an extra part that controls printing settings over each picked surface. [2] For an uploaded Bambu or Orca project, it adds per-object ironing settings and keeps the rest of the file unchanged. [2] One checkbox slows just the first layer to 15 mm/s by default; LunarWerx 3D Print says it then sticks to a clean plate without glue. [2] One tool checks whether a part can be made by injection moulding, where plastic is pressed into a mould, using 13 checks, and all numbers are estimates. [2] It shows shrinkage, pressure and weak-point maps and builds the two mould halves. [2] It lays parts out in a box and designs a 3D-printable foam tray and top pad that each part lifts straight out of. [2] It splits the foam insert into pieces that each fit the printer's bed. [2] On load, it turns backwards-facing faces of an STL outward and tells you how many it fixed. [2]

Pricing and fees

PrusaSlicer's page says it is free, with no account required. [1] No other price or fee for PrusaSlicer appears in the facts here, so check its page for any other costs. LunarWerx 3D Print's tools are free to use. [2] No paid plan or fee for LunarWerx 3D Print is published, so a maker who expects extra services should check the site before relying on them. Neither source states a card fee, so the table marks that part as not published.

Setting it up and printing

PrusaSlicer runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1] The Windows download listed is PrusaSlicer 2.9.6 in a 64-bit build. [1] It works offline without cloud dependency. [1] Its profiles are updated through the built-in updater. [1] PrusaSlicer can send print files to a printer over the local network. [1]

LunarWerx 3D Print runs in a web browser. [2] The tools run only in the browser, and signing in saves your settings, recent test plates, and print results so they follow you across computers. [2] It exports a ready 3MF file for ironing and can add per-object ironing settings to an uploaded Bambu or Orca project. [2] [2] The sources do not say how either tool connects to a particular printer beyond this, so check that before you start.

Things to check before you choose

Does the tool support the printer and material being used? Does the maker need software installed or a browser tool? Does the workflow require saved preferences or results across computers? Which file types does the tool accept and provide? Does the job involve ironing settings, mould checks, or packing foam trays? Does each tool state any fees beyond being free? Does the maker need to work offline, or is a browser acceptable? Does the printer brand have a ready profile or project format the tool can use?

How to choose

A maker who needs software that runs on Windows, Mac, or Linux can look at PrusaSlicer. [1] A maker who wants to work offline with all slicing on their own machine can look at PrusaSlicer. [1] [1] A maker who wants tested profiles for every Prusa printer can look at PrusaSlicer. [1] A maker who needs a ready 3MF file with ironing settings can look at LunarWerx 3D Print. [2] A maker who needs ironing test plates can look at LunarWerx 3D Print. [2] A maker who needs injection moulding checks or packing foam design can look at LunarWerx 3D Print. [2] [2] A maker who wants a free option can look at both tools because both sources state that they are free. [1] [2]

Frequently asked questions

Is PrusaSlicer free?

PrusaSlicer's page says it is free and requires no account. [1] No other fee appears in the facts available here. A maker who plans to rely on extra services should check the PrusaSlicer page for any other costs before starting.

Is LunarWerx 3D Print free?

LunarWerx 3D Print's tools are free to use. [2] No paid plan or fees are published. A maker who needs to be sure about pricing in the future should check the site for current pricing before depending on it.

Which computers does PrusaSlicer run on?

PrusaSlicer runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. [1] It also works offline without cloud dependency. [1] A maker should check that their computer runs Windows, Mac, or Linux, and which download matches it.

Does LunarWerx 3D Print need an install?

LunarWerx 3D Print runs in a web browser. [2] The tools are browser-only. [2] The sources give no more detail on installing, so a maker with a locked-down computer should check the site for any install or browser needs.

Which tool makes ironing settings for a 3MF file?

LunarWerx 3D Print works out ironing settings for a printer, material, and finish and exports a ready 3MF file. [2] The PrusaSlicer facts here do not cover ironing, so a maker comparing tools should check which workflow matches the printing task and file needs.

The tools are free to use. [2]

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Sources

  1. PrusaSlicer, prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424, read 2026-10-07
  2. LunarWerx 3D Print's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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