Candle Alternatives

Apps similar to Candle include Universal Gcode Sender, which is free and open source. Other options are LightBurn, Rayforge, gSender and bCNC. You can choose from more than 10 CAD Software like Candle for Windows, Linux, Mac and the web.

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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...

    19 Universal Gcode Sender alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  2. LightBurn icon
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    LightBurn is layout, editing, and control software for your laser cutter.

    15 LightBurn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. 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
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  4. 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
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    GrblHAL (formerly GRBL) CNC command sender, autoleveler, g-code editor, digitizer, CAM and swiss army knife for all your CNC needs.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  6. NC-Corrector. Freeware G-Code editor. Simple G-code editor, backplotter for CNC machines (with RS232 support).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. 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
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  8. 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
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  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
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  10. autolevelling gcode-sender for grbl.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. 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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