Edgecam Alternatives for Linux

Edgecam is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Ink/Stitch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Edgecam and eight of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Edgecam are Embroidermodder, Blender CAM, LaserWeb and LinuxCNC.

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  1. Ink/Stitch icon

    Ink/Stitch

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    An Inkscape extension for designing machine embroidery patterns.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Inkscape
    Ink/Stitch screenshot 1
     
  2. Embroidermodder icon

    Embroidermodder

     13 likes

    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
    Embroidermodder runs on all major operating systems.
     
  4. Blender CAM icon

    Blender CAM

     8 likes

    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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  5. LaserWeb icon

    LaserWeb

     1 like

    Collaborative effort on the next version of LaserWeb / CNCWeb.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    LaserWeb screenshot 1
     
  6. LinuxCNC icon

    LinuxCNC

     6 likes

    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
    LinuxCNC screenshot 1
     
  7. PyCAM icon

    PyCAM

     3 likes

    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
    PyCAM screenshot 1
     
  9. CamBam icon

    CamBam

     1 like

    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
    CamBam screenshot 1
     
  10. DeskProto icon

    DeskProto

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DeskProto screenshot 1
     
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