CamBam Alternatives

CamBam is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to CamBam for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best CamBam alternative is Blender CAM, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CamBam are LaserWeb, Mastercam, PyCAM and jscut.

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  1. Blender CAM icon
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    Blender CAM is an open source solution for artistic CAM - Computer aided machining - a g-code generation tool.

    Blender CAM is an add-on for the free open-source Blender 3d package.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
     
    • Blender CAM is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to CamBam.

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

    • Blender CAM is Free and Open SourceCamBam is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. LaserWeb icon
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    Collaborative effort on the next version of LaserWeb / CNCWeb.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
    • LaserWeb is the most popular Web-based alternative to CamBam.

    • LaserWeb is Free and Open SourceCamBam is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Mastercam icon
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    Program your manufactured parts with leading-edge features for precision and efficiency. Creating code to drive your CNC equipment is what Mastercam does best.

    24 Mastercam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Mastercam is the most popular commercial alternative to CamBam.

    • Mastercam is Paid and ProprietaryCamBam is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. PyCAM icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5.  1 like

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

    12 jscut alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • jscut is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to CamBam.

    • jscut is Free and Open SourceCamBam is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. DeskProto icon
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    DeskProto is a 3D CAM program (CAM = Computer Aided Manufacturing). It can import STL files from any 3D CAD program, calculate CNC toolpaths and then write NC program files for any brand of CNC milling machine, 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis.

    13 DeskProto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. ECam icon
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    ECAM is a programming system for CNC lathes and machining centers. He combines features of CAD / CAM systems with typical features of conversational programming.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9.  1 like

    KrabzCAM is a javascript-based web application for converting SVG files to gcode. It supports the basic 2D machining operations: pocket, profile, engrave and drilling. It features easy to learn user interface and is great for simple CNC tasks.

    13 KrabzCAM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Edgecam icon
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    Edgecam is a market leading computer aided manufacturing (CAM) system for NC part programming. With unparalleled ease of use and sophisticated toolpath generation, it’s the only CAM system you’ll need for milling, turning and mill-turn machining.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. OpenBuilds CAM is a FREE web-based application for converting SVG, DXF and Bitmap drawings, to GCODE for use with your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Dragknife Machine

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. SolidCAM icon
     Like

    The ‘Best-in-Class’ CAM Solution for Efficient & Profitable CNC-Programming Inside Your CAD

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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