DeskProto Alternatives

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

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DeskProto is a 3D CAM program (CAM = Computer Aided Manufacturing). It can import STL files from any 3D CAD program,...

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DeskProto alternatives page was last updated Dec 3, 2024
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  1. LaserWeb icon

    LaserWeb

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    Collaborative effort on the next version of LaserWeb / CNCWeb.

    14 LaserWeb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (4.0.996) was released in June 2018.

    LaserWeb Features

    1.  WebGL

    LaserWeb VS DeskProto

     

    • LaserWeb is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to DeskProto.

    • LaserWeb is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DeskProto.

    • LaserWeb is Free and Open SourceDeskProto is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. Mastercam icon

    Mastercam

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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Mastercam Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    Mastercam VS DeskProto

     

    • Mastercam is the most popular commercial alternative to DeskProto.

    • Mastercam is Paid and ProprietaryDeskProto is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. Blender CAM icon

    Blender CAM

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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.

    19 Blender CAM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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    Blender CAM Features

    1.  Portable

    Blender CAM VS DeskProto

     
  5. PyCAM icon

    PyCAM

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PyCAM screenshot 1

    PyCAM VS DeskProto

     

  6. jscut

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

    12 jscut alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    jscut screenshot 1

    jscut VS DeskProto

     

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

    • jscut is Free and Open SourceDeskProto is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    CamBam

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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    CamBam screenshot 1

    CamBam Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    CamBam VS DeskProto

     
  9. ECam icon

    ECam

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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.

    17 ECam alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ECam Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    ECam VS DeskProto

     
  10. SprutCAM icon

    SprutCAM

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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.

    21 SprutCAM alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    SprutCAM Features

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

    SprutCAM VS DeskProto

     

  11. KrabzCAM

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    KrabzCAM screenshot 1

    KrabzCAM Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    KrabzCAM VS DeskProto

     

  12. MeshCAM

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    GRZ Software makes CNC software for non-machinists. You can try our software for free for 30 days- no limitations!

    11 MeshCAM alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MeshCAM screenshot 1

    MeshCAM Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    MeshCAM VS DeskProto

     
  13. OpenBuilds CAM icon

    OpenBuilds CAM

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    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

    14 OpenBuilds CAM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    OpenBuilds CAM screenshot 1

    OpenBuilds CAM VS DeskProto

     
  14. SolidCAM icon

    SolidCAM

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

    18 SolidCAM alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SolidCAM screenshot 1

    SolidCAM VS DeskProto

     
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