PreForm vs RayWare
Verdict. PreForm leads on the overall Data Index (8.4 vs 4.5). On the 4 axes where both have evidence, PreForm wins 4, RayWare wins 0. Clearest gaps: pricing clarity (PreForm 10.0 vs 2.0), features (PreForm 10.0 vs 4.4), and vendor stability (PreForm 8.0 vs 7.0).
Table view
| Axis | PreForm | RayWare |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 10.0 | 4.4 |
| Integrations | no data | no data |
| Pricing clarity | 10.0 | 2.0 |
| Support | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Vendor stability | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| User rating | 9.6 | no data |
Axis by axis
- Features 10.0 vs 4.4 PreForm
- Integrations – vs – no data
- Pricing clarity 10.0 vs 2.0 PreForm
- Support 4.0 vs 3.5 PreForm
- Vendor stability 8.0 vs 7.0 PreForm
- User rating 9.6 vs – no data
What our reviews say
PreForm
Formlabs' free print-preparation software: automatic orientation, supports and layout with dental presets, plus remote fleet management through Dashboard. Excellent, but only for Formlabs printers.
Strengths- Free to download and use
- Automatic layout, orientation and supports
- Dental presets and custom presets by material, layer height and supports
- Works only with Formlabs printers
- Open Material Mode shifts validation of intraoral devices to you and the resin maker
- Few public reviews: 11 on G2
Side by side
| PreForm | RayWare | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Index | 8.4 | 4.5 |
| Category rank | #1 of 9 · Dental slicers | #7 of 9 · Dental slicers |
| User rating | 4.8 / 5 | — |
| Review count | 11 | — |
| Pricing transparency | Full public pricing | Quote only |
| License | Free | Quote only |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud |
| HIPAA claim | No | — |
| Company size | 750+ | 201-500 Employees |
| Data completeness | 89% | 72% |
Features
5 of 9 tracked capabilities differ. Only PreForm: open resins, hollowing, splint preset, and denture base.
| Capability | PreForm | RayWare |
|---|---|---|
| Open resins | ✓ | ? |
| Auto supports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto orientation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hollowing | ✓ | ? |
| Model preset | ✓ | ✓ |
| Splint preset | ✓ | ✕ |
| Denture base | ✓ | ✕ |
| Surgical guide | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aligner model | ✓ | ✕ |
Choose PreForm if…
- Practices and labs that own Form 4B, Form 4BL or Form Auto
- Teams that want one-click setup for models, guides, dentures, crowns and temporaries
- Labs managing several Formlabs printers remotely
- you need open resins
- you need hollowing
FAQ
Is PreForm better than RayWare?
PreForm leads on the overall Data Index (8.4 vs 4.5). On the 4 axes where both have evidence, PreForm wins 4, RayWare wins 0. Clearest gaps: pricing clarity (PreForm 10.0 vs 2.0), features (PreForm 10.0 vs 4.4), and vendor stability (PreForm 8.0 vs 7.0).