Mach3 Alternatives

Apps similar to Mach3 include PlanetCNC. It's paid, but Blender CAM and LinuxCNC are free. Other options are Mastercam, UCCNC, PyCAM and EdingCNC. You can choose from more than 10 CAD Software like Mach3 for Windows, Linux, Mac and the web.

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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
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  2. Blender CAM icon
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    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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  3. LinuxCNC icon
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    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
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  4. 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
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  5. UCCNC icon
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    The UCCNC is a machine control software. It uses and external hardware to generate signals to

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. PyCAM icon
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    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
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  7. 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
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  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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
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  10. 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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  11. 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
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  12. 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
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