OpenBuilds CAM Alternatives

OpenBuilds CAM is described as 'FREE web-based application for converting SVG, DXF and Bitmap drawings, to GCODE for use with your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Dragknife Machine' and is an website in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenBuilds CAM, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best OpenBuilds CAM alternative is LaserGRBL, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to OpenBuilds CAM are Blender CAM, LaserWeb, Mastercam and PyCAM.

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  1. 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.

    6 LaserGRBL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

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

    • LaserGRBL is Free and Open SourceOpenBuilds CAM is also Free and Open Source
  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.

    19 Blender CAM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
     
    • Blender CAM is the most popular Mac alternative to OpenBuilds CAM.

    • Blender CAM is Free and Open SourceOpenBuilds CAM is also Free and Open Source
  3. LaserWeb icon
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    Collaborative effort on the next version of LaserWeb / CNCWeb.

    14 LaserWeb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
    • LaserWeb is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenBuilds CAM.

    • LaserWeb is Free and Open SourceOpenBuilds CAM is also Free and Open Source
  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.

    24 Mastercam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Mastercam is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenBuilds CAM.

    • Mastercam is Paid and ProprietaryOpenBuilds CAM is Free and Open Source
  5. 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.

    19 PyCAM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. CamBam icon
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    CamBam is an application to create CAM files (gcode) from CAD source files or its own internal geometry editor. CamBam has many users worldwide, from CNC hobbyists to professional machinists and engineers.

    13 CamBam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    A CAM in your browser! Convert your SVG files to CNC cutting paths with this tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • jscut is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to OpenBuilds CAM.

    • jscut is Free and Open SourceOpenBuilds CAM is also Free and Open Source
  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.

    17 ECam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. SprutCAM icon
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    The fast and easy way to create CNC or robot milling programs that let you get the very best from your machines.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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
     
  11. DeskProto icon
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    DeskProto is a 3D CAM program (CAM = Computer Aided Manufacturing). It can import STL files from any 3D CAD program, calculate CNC toolpaths and then write NC program files for any brand of CNC milling machine, 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    18 SolidCAM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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