bCNC Alternatives

bCNC is described as 'GrblHAL (formerly GRBL) CNC command sender, autoleveler, g-code editor, digitizer, CAM and swiss army knife for all your CNC needs' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to bCNC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi and Web-based apps. The best bCNC alternative is Universal Gcode Sender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like bCNC are Rayforge, gSender, OpenBuilds CONTROL and NC-Corrector.

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  1. A free and full featured gcode platform used for interfacing with advanced CNC controllers like GRBL , FluidNC, TinyG, g2core and Smoothieware. Universal Gcode Sender is a self-contained Java application which includes all external dependencies and can be used on most computers...

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  2. Rayforge icon
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    Rayforge is a modern, cross-platform G-code sender and control software for GRBL-based laser cutters and engravers. Built with Gtk4 and Libadwaita, it provides a clean, native interface for Linux and Windows, offering a full suite of tools for both hobbyists and professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. gSender icon
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    gSender is a feature-packed CNC interface software designed to be clean and easy to learn while retaining a depth of capabilities for advanced users. Its development was begun in 2019 out of a passion for hobby CNC machines: an interface reimagined to suit the needs of the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  4. OpenBuilds CONTROL is an application for connecting to, and controlling, your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Dragknife machine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. NC-Corrector. Freeware G-Code editor. Simple G-code editor, backplotter for CNC machines (with RS232 support).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Candle icon
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    GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. CNCjs icon
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    A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Smoothieware, or TinyG. It runs on an Raspberry Pi or a laptop computer that you have Node.js installed, connecting to the Arduino over a serial connection using a USB serial port, a Bluetooth serial module, or a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  8. A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Goko icon
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    Fully featured cross platform GCode sender for Grbl, TinyG and G2.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. PlanetCNC icon
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    A free CNC controller software that works only with Mk3 and Mk4 USB controllers sold by PlanetCNC. You can use this software on PCs running Windows, macOS, RaspberryPi, or Linux OS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  11. autolevelling gcode-sender for grbl.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. mycnc.app icon
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    mycnc.app is a web-based G-code sender that runs in your browser to control your CNC machine. Connect via USB to jog, send files, and monitor jobs in real-time. It includes a 3D toolpath visualizer, a machine simulator, and G-code generators for simple operations.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
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