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. There are eight alternatives to LinuxCNC for Windows. The best LinuxCNC alternative is UCCNC, which is free. Other great apps like LinuxCNC are Mach3, ECam, SolidCAM and Mach4.

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UCCNC
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
2 UCCNC alternatives
The UCCNC is a machine control software. It uses and external hardware to generate signals to
- - UCCNC is the most popular Windows alternative to LinuxCNC.
- - UCCNC is the most popular free alternative to LinuxCNC.
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Mach3
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
10 Mach3 alternatives
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.
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ECam
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Paid • Proprietary
CAD Software
Windows
15 ECam alternatives
ECAM is a programming system for CNC lathes and machining centers. He combines features of CAD / CAM systems with typical features of conversational programming.
- - ECam is the most popular commercial alternative to LinuxCNC.
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Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
SolidCAM
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
16 SolidCAM alternatives
The ‘Best-in-Class’ CAM Solution for Efficient & Profitable CNC-Programming Inside Your CAD
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Mach4
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
5 Mach4 alternatives
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.
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Edgecam
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
15 Edgecam alternatives
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.
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Mastercam
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
22 Mastercam alternatives
Mastercam is the most widely used CAM software worldwide* and remains the program of choice among CNC programmers. Mastercam Mill is the next generation of our popular program, delivering the most comprehensive milling package with powerful new toolpaths and techniques.
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GRBL- Plotter
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Free • Open Source
Windows
12 GRBL- Plotter alternatives
A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
- - GRBL- Plotter is the most popular Open Source alternative to LinuxCNC.
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