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 nine alternatives to PlanetCNC for Windows, Linux, Mac and Raspberry Pi. The best PlanetCNC alternative is Universal Gcode Sender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlanetCNC are bCNC, Candle, CNCjs and OpenBuilds CONTROL.

PlanetCNC

Paid • Proprietary

A free CNC controller software that works only with Mk3 and Mk4 USB controllers sold by PlanetCNC. You can use this...

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PlanetCNC alternatives page was last updated May 11, 2023

Universal Gcode Sender
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...
12 Universal Gcode Sender alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
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Universal Gcode Sender Features
1. No Tracking
2. Ad-free
3. No registration required
4. Works Offline
5. Java based
6. Configurable
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Universal Gcode Sender VS PlanetCNC
Is this a good alternative to PlanetCNC?
- 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

bCNC
GrblHAL (formerly GRBL) CNC command sender, autoleveler, g-code editor, digitizer, CAM and swiss army knife for all your CNC needs.
10 bCNC alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
bCNC VS PlanetCNC
Is bCNC a good alternative to PlanetCNC?

Candle
GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.
11 Candle alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Candle VS PlanetCNC
Is Candle a good alternative to PlanetCNC?

CNCjs
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...
10 CNCjs alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
CNCjs VS PlanetCNC
Is CNCjs a good alternative to PlanetCNC?

OpenBuilds CONTROL
OpenBuilds CONTROL is an application for connecting to, and controlling, your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Dragknife machine.
9 OpenBuilds CONTROL alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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OpenBuilds CONTROL VS PlanetCNC
Is OpenBuilds CONTROL a good alternative to PlanetCNC?

OpenCNCPilot
autolevelling gcode-sender for grbl.
10 OpenCNCPilot alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
OpenCNCPilot Features
Serial-port
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OpenCNCPilot VS PlanetCNC
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Ultimate CNC
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...
11 Ultimate CNC alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Ultimate CNC VS PlanetCNC
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Goko
Fully featured cross platform GCode sender for Grbl, TinyG and G2.
9 Goko alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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Goko VS PlanetCNC
Is Goko a good alternative to PlanetCNC?

GRBL- Plotter
A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
12 GRBL- Plotter alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
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GRBL- Plotter VS PlanetCNC
Is GRBL- Plotter a good alternative to PlanetCNC?