LinuxCNC Alternatives

LinuxCNC is described as 'Controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3D printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LinuxCNC for Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Raspberry Pi. The best LinuxCNC alternative is PlanetCNC. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try UCCNC or Mach3. Other great apps like LinuxCNC are Mastercam, EdingCNC, GRBL- Plotter and ECam.

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  1. PlanetCNC icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  2. 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
     
  3. UCCNC icon
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    The UCCNC is a machine control software. It uses and external hardware to generate signals to

    4 UCCNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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
     
  5. EdingCNC icon
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    Designed with a easy to use interface, EdingCNC is a software for users of CNC equipments. It can drives milling machines 3 and more axis. It is optimized tooltip feed calculations for 4th axis milling.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. ECam icon
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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.

    19 ECam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. SolidCAM icon
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    The ‘Best-in-Class’ CAM Solution for Efficient & Profitable CNC-Programming Inside Your CAD

    20 SolidCAM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Mach4 icon
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    Mach4 is our newest version of CNC motion control software. Mach4 was written from the ground up to be expandable, flexible, and extremely responsive for use with very large files.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. 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
     
  11. Edgecam icon
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    Edgecam is a market leading computer aided manufacturing (CAM) system for NC part programming. With unparalleled ease of use and sophisticated toolpath generation, it’s the only CAM system you’ll need for milling, turning and mill-turn machining.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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