ECam Alternatives

Apps similar to ECam include Embroidermodder, which is free and open source. Other options are Blender CAM, LaserWeb, Mastercam and LinuxCNC. You can choose from more than 10 CAD Software like ECam for Windows, Linux, Mac, the web and self-hosting.

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  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  2. 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
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  3. LaserWeb icon
     1 like

    Collaborative effort on the next version of LaserWeb / CNCWeb.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  4. 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.

    26 Mastercam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    10 LinuxCNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    CamBam screenshot 1
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  8. 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.

    60 gCAD3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. 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.

    12 Mach3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10.  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
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  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    SprutCAM screenshot 1
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  12. tkCNC Editor is a text editor, specialy designed for NC code (G-code) editing for CNC machines. It is used by CNC programmers and operators for fast editing and control of NC code.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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