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 a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi and Web-based apps. The best LightBurn alternative is Rayforge, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LightBurn are LaserGRBL, Universal Gcode Sender, LaserMagic and Kiri:Moto.

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  1. Rayforge icon
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    Rayforge is a modern, cross-platform G-code sender and control software for GRBL-based laser cutters and engravers. Built with Gtk4 and Libadwaita, it provides a clean, native interface for Linux and Windows, offering a full suite of tools for both hobbyists and professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. LaserGRBL icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    LaserGRBL vs LightBurn Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    • LaserGRBL is Free and Open SourceLightBurn is Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  4. LaserMagic icon
     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Kiri:Moto icon
     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
     
  6. MeerK40t icon
     3 likes

    Hackable Laser software for K40 / GRBL / Fibre Lasers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  7. autolevelling gcode-sender for grbl.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. gSender icon
     1 like

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  9. 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
     
  10. Candle icon
     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Lùmen icon
     Like

    Native macOS laser engraver controller for GRBL machines. Image engraving, SVG cutting, 7 dithering algorithms. Works with Sculpfun, Ortur, Atomstack.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Lùmen vs LightBurn Comments
    dimix
    Positive
    0

    I like very much Lùmen because is very simple to use and the cost is very low.

    • Lùmen is Paid and ProprietaryLightBurn is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. FRBL "fireball" is a web based software application that allows users to prepare files for laser cutting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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