Hi Dave,
I use both software. This are the pro and cons imho
CURA
+ Very easy to use
+ Support for Plugins (very clever)
- Calculating is very slow (~7 times slower than netfabb)
- somtimes there is no hourglass or progress bar to show you that cura is working/busy and you are not sure if cura hangs or not
NETFABB
+ does check and repair 3d models
+ fast calculating
+ nice 3d graphic and handling
+ easy to put your print anywhere on the platform (I use this often to save blue tape)
+ you can slice the 3D model in pieces and print it piece by piece
+ you can use different printing paramaters during print, depending on height or other conditions
- need some learning curve
- management of material and printing parameters sets are a bit complicated
- does not keep last printing set selection (is a trap to ruin your 10h print), no sorting
- default printing parameter sets could not be deleted or renamed.
- not knowing if the software is further developped and bug fixed
I do not regret the purchase of netfabb. but cura gets better and better. :-)
Uwe