PlanetCNC Alternatives

PlanetCNC is described as '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' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PlanetCNC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi and Snapcraft apps. The best PlanetCNC alternative is Universal Gcode Sender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlanetCNC are Rayforge, bCNC, NC-Corrector and Candle.

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  1. 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 Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PlanetCNC.

    • Universal Gcode Sender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PlanetCNC.

    • Universal Gcode Sender is Free and Open SourcePlanetCNC is Paid and Proprietary
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    Rayforge

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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. bCNC

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    GrblHAL (formerly GRBL) CNC command sender, autoleveler, g-code editor, digitizer, CAM and swiss army knife for all your CNC needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  5. NC-Corrector icon

    NC-Corrector

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    NC-Corrector. Freeware G-Code editor. Simple G-code editor, backplotter for CNC machines (with RS232 support).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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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  7. 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
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  9. CNCjs icon

    CNCjs

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    A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Smoothieware, or TinyG. It runs on an Raspberry Pi or a laptop computer that you have Node.js installed, connecting to the Arduino over a serial connection using a USB serial port, a Bluetooth serial module, or a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  12. 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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  13. Goko icon

    Goko

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    Fully featured cross platform GCode sender for Grbl, TinyG and G2.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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