LightBurn Alternatives

LightBurn is described as 'Is layout, editing, and control software for your laser cutter' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to LightBurn for Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi and Web-based. The best LightBurn alternative is LaserGRBL, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LightBurn are Universal Gcode Sender, Kiri:Moto, MeerK40t and LaserMagic.

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  1. LaserGRBL icon

    LaserGRBL

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    LaserGRBL is one of the best Windows software for image Laser Engraving. LaserGRBL is able to load any image, pictures and logo and send to your laser engrave with few click.

    6 LaserGRBL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    For a starter easy to use and free, the only thing I miss is available for RPI (Its fee so no complaining!)

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    • LaserGRBL is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to LightBurn.

    • LaserGRBL is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LightBurn.

    • LaserGRBL is Free and Open SourceLightBurn is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Universal Gcode Sender icon

    Universal Gcode Sender

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    A free and full featured gcode platform used for interfacing with advanced CNC controllers like GRBL , FluidNC, TinyG, g2core and Smoothieware. Universal Gcode Sender is a self-contained Java application which includes all external dependencies and can be used on most computers...

    14 Universal Gcode Sender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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    • Universal Gcode Sender is the most popular Mac alternative to LightBurn.

    • Universal Gcode Sender is Free and Open SourceLightBurn is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Kiri:Moto icon

    Kiri:Moto

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    Kiri:Moto is a browser-based Slicer for 3D printers, CNC mills, Laser cutters, waterjet and more

    10 Kiri:Moto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
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    • Kiri:Moto is the most popular Web-based alternative to LightBurn.

    • Kiri:Moto is Free and Open SourceLightBurn is Paid and Proprietary
  5. MeerK40t icon

    MeerK40t

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    Hackable Laser software for K40 / GRBL / Fibre Lasers.

    2 MeerK40t alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  6. LaserMagic icon

    LaserMagic

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    This is an open-source and free software that allows you to create your files using an Inkscape plugin and generate files for your laser machine.

    2 LaserMagic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Ultimate CNC icon

    Ultimate CNC

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    G-Code sender application for GRBL-based CNC-machines with Windows, Linux and MacOS. Features: Visualizes g-code and real time traces in 3D, Autoleveling Z-axis for PCB milling, Tool changes, Custom commands through macros...

    13 Ultimate CNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. gSender icon

    gSender

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    gSender is a feature-packed CNC interface software designed to be clean and easy to learn while retaining a depth of capabilities for advanced users. Its development was begun in 2019 out of a passion for hobby CNC machines: an interface reimagined to suit the needs of the...

    12 gSender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    Connected and ready to carve
     
  11. GRBL- Plotter icon

    GRBL- Plotter

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

    17 GRBL- Plotter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main GUI
     
  12. Candle icon

    Candle

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    GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

    13 Candle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. FRBL Slicer icon

    FRBL Slicer

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    FRBL "fireball" is a web based software application that allows users to prepare files for laser cutting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Manage material libraries
     
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