Blender CAM Alternatives

Blender CAM is described as 'Open source solution for artistic CAM - Computer aided machining - a g-code generation tool' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Blender CAM for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Blender CAM alternative is Embroidermodder, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Blender CAM are Ink/Stitch, LaserWeb, Mastercam and LinuxCNC.

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Blender CAM alternatives page was last updated Dec 3, 2024
  1. Embroidermodder icon
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    Embroidermodder is a free machine embroidery software program which allows editing, scaling, and translating sewing machine embroidery files to a variety of formats. It allows the user to add custom modifications to their embroidery designs.

    12 Embroidermodder alternatives
    Embroidermodder runs on all major operating systems.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    Embroidermodder Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Portable
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    Embroidermodder iconBlender CAM Icon

    Embroidermodder VS Blender CAM

    Is Embroidermodder a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
    • Embroidermodder is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Blender CAM.

    • Embroidermodder is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Blender CAM.

    • Embroidermodder is Free and Open SourceBlender CAM is also Free and Open Source
  2. Ink/Stitch icon
     3 likes

    An Inkscape extension for designing machine embroidery patterns.

    10 Ink/Stitch alternatives
    Ink/Stitch screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Inkscape

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    Ink/Stitch iconBlender CAM Icon

    Ink/Stitch VS Blender CAM

    Is Ink/Stitch a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
  3. LaserWeb icon
     1 like

    Collaborative effort on the next version of LaserWeb / CNCWeb.

    14 LaserWeb alternatives
    LaserWeb screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    LaserWeb Features

    1.  WebGL
    LaserWeb iconBlender CAM Icon

    LaserWeb VS Blender CAM

    Is LaserWeb a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
    • LaserWeb is the most popular Web-based alternative to Blender CAM.

    • LaserWeb is Free and Open SourceBlender CAM is also Free and Open Source
  4. Mastercam icon
     2 likes

    Mastercam's Dynamic Milling is a game changer for us. It's reduced programming time while boosting tooling and machine life.

    24 Mastercam alternatives
    Mastercam screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mastercam iconBlender CAM Icon

    Mastercam VS Blender CAM

    Is Mastercam a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
    • Mastercam is the most popular commercial alternative to Blender CAM.

    • Mastercam is Paid and ProprietaryBlender CAM is Free and Open Source
  5. LinuxCNC icon
     6 likes

    LinuxCNC controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3D printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more.

    8 LinuxCNC alternatives
    LinuxCNC screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LinuxCNC iconBlender CAM Icon

    LinuxCNC VS Blender CAM

    Is LinuxCNC a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
    Comments about LinuxCNC as an Alternative to Blender CAM
     
    wulph111

    LinuxCNC does not do CAM. Blender does not control CNC hardware. These are two entirely different functions in the process.

    Negative commentAug 30, 2021
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    Blender CAM Icon
    LinuxCNC icon
    • LinuxCNC is Free and Open SourceBlender CAM is also Free and Open Source
  6. PyCAM icon
     3 likes

    PyCAM is a toolpath generator for 3-axis CNC machining. It loads 3D models in STL format or 2D contour models from DXF or SVG files. The resulting GCode can be used with EMC2 or any other machine controller.

    19 PyCAM alternatives
    PyCAM screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PyCAM iconBlender CAM Icon

    PyCAM VS Blender CAM

    Is PyCAM a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
  7. gCAD3D icon
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    gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.

    61 gCAD3D alternatives
    gCAD3D screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    gCAD3D Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    gCAD3D iconBlender CAM Icon

    gCAD3D VS Blender CAM

    Is gCAD3D a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
  8.  1 like

    A CAM in your browser! Convert your SVG files to CNC cutting paths with this tool.

    12 jscut alternatives
    jscut screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Blender CAM Icon

    jscut VS Blender CAM

    Is jscut a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
    • jscut is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Blender CAM.

    • jscut is Free and Open SourceBlender CAM is also Free and Open Source
  9. CamBam icon
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    CamBam is an application to create CAM files (gcode) from CAD source files or its own internal geometry editor. CamBam has many users worldwide, from CNC hobbyists to professional machinists and engineers.

    13 CamBam alternatives
    CamBam screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    CamBam Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    CamBam iconBlender CAM Icon

    CamBam VS Blender CAM

    Is CamBam a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
  10. Mach3 icon
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    Mach3 is very popular among the Hobby CNC community. Artsoft produces Mach3 software and has been around for some time. This software can be used as a fully functional CNC control or used as a CNC simulator for training, learning or testing CNC programs.

    10 Mach3 alternatives
    Mach3 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mach3 iconBlender CAM Icon

    Mach3 VS Blender CAM

    Is Mach3 a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
  11. ECam icon
     1 like

    ECAM is a programming system for CNC lathes and machining centers. He combines features of CAD / CAM systems with typical features of conversational programming.

    17 ECam alternatives
    ECam screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ECam Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    ECam iconBlender CAM Icon

    ECam VS Blender CAM

    Is ECam a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
  12. SprutCAM icon
     3 likes

    The fast and easy way to create CNC or robot milling programs that let you get the very best from your machines.

    21 SprutCAM alternatives
    SprutCAM screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SprutCAM Features

    1.  Full kinematic control
    2.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    SprutCAM iconBlender CAM Icon

    SprutCAM VS Blender CAM

    Is SprutCAM a good alternative to Blender CAM?
     
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