Candle Alternatives

Candle is described as 'GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Candle for Windows, Linux, Mac and Raspberry Pi. The best Candle alternative is Universal Gcode Sender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Candle are LightBurn, bCNC, NC-Corrector and GRBL- Plotter.

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GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

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Candle alternatives page was last updated Feb 28, 2025
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  1. Universal Gcode Sender icon

    Universal Gcode Sender

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    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...

    12 Universal Gcode Sender alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Universal Gcode Sender screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Java based

    Universal Gcode Sender VS Candle

     

    • Universal Gcode Sender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Candle.

    • Universal Gcode Sender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Candle.

    • Universal Gcode Sender is Free and Open SourceCandle is also Free and Open Source
  2. LightBurn icon

    LightBurn

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    LightBurn is layout, editing, and control software for your laser cutter.

    9 LightBurn alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LightBurn screenshot 1

    LightBurn VS Candle

     

    • LightBurn is the most popular commercial alternative to Candle.

    • LightBurn is Paid and ProprietaryCandle is Free and Open Source

  4. bCNC

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    bCNC screenshot 1

    bCNC VS Candle

     
  5. NC-Corrector icon

    NC-Corrector

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NC-Corrector screenshot 1

    NC-Corrector Features

    NC-Corrector VS Candle

     
  6. GRBL- Plotter icon

    GRBL- Plotter

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    A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.

    14 GRBL- Plotter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main GUI

    GRBL- Plotter Features

    GRBL- Plotter VS Candle

     
  7. CNCjs icon

    CNCjs

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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...

    10 CNCjs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    CNCjs screenshot 1

    CNCjs VS Candle

     
  9. Ultimate CNC icon

    Ultimate CNC

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    G-Code sender application for GRBL-based CNC-machines with Windows, Linux and MacOS. Features: Visualizes g-code and real time traces in 3D, Autoleveling Z-axis for PCB milling, Tool changes, Custom commands through macros...

    11 Ultimate CNC alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ultimate CNC screenshot 1

    Ultimate CNC VS Candle

     
  10. Goko icon

    Goko

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    Fully featured cross platform GCode sender for Grbl, TinyG and G2.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Goko screenshot 1

    Goko VS Candle

     
  11. OpenCNCPilot icon

    OpenCNCPilot

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    autolevelling gcode-sender for grbl.

    11 OpenCNCPilot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    OpenCNCPilot screenshot 1

    OpenCNCPilot Features

    1.  Serial-port

    OpenCNCPilot VS Candle

     
  12. OpenBuilds CONTROL icon

    OpenBuilds CONTROL

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    OpenBuilds CONTROL is an application for connecting to, and controlling, your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Dragknife machine.

    10 OpenBuilds CONTROL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    OpenBuilds CONTROL screenshot 1

    OpenBuilds CONTROL VS Candle

     
  13. PlanetCNC icon

    PlanetCNC

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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.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    PlanetCNC screenshot 1

    PlanetCNC VS Candle

     
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