Ultimate CNC Alternatives

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

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G-Code sender application for GRBL-based CNC-machines with Windows, Linux and MacOS. Features: Visualizes g-code and real...

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Ultimate CNC alternatives page was last updated Feb 28, 2025
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  1. Universal Gcode Sender icon
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    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...

    13 Universal Gcode Sender alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Universal Gcode Sender Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Java based
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    • Universal Gcode Sender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Ultimate CNC.

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

    • Universal Gcode Sender is Free and Open SourceUltimate CNC is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. LightBurn icon
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    LightBurn

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    LightBurn is layout, editing, and control software for your laser cutter.

    9 LightBurn alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • LightBurn is the most popular commercial alternative to Ultimate CNC.

    • LightBurn is Paid and ProprietaryUltimate CNC is Freemium and Proprietary

  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.

    11 bCNC alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  5. Candle icon
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    Candle

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

    12 Candle alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. GRBL- Plotter icon
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    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.

    14 GRBL- Plotter alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GRBL- Plotter Features

    Separate serial COM window(s) - one for the CNC, one for the tool changer (or 4th axis)
    Separate serial COM window(s) - one for the CNC, one for the tool changer (or 4th axis)
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    Setup import / GCode conversion
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  7. CNCjs icon
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    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...

    11 CNCjs alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  9. PlanetCNC icon
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    PlanetCNC

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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.

    10 PlanetCNC alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  10. OpenBuilds CONTROL icon
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    OpenBuilds CONTROL

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    OpenBuilds CONTROL is an application for connecting to, and controlling, your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Dragknife machine.

    10 OpenBuilds CONTROL alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Goko icon
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    Goko

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

    9 Goko alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. NC-Corrector icon
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    NC-Corrector

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

    8 NC-Corrector alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NC-Corrector Features

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  13. SourceRabbit GCode Sender icon
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    SourceRabbit GCode Sender

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    This is the free 3-Axis version of our GCode Sender. It is compatible with all 3-Axis GRBL CNC machines. It features a highly optimized and asynchronous (event-driven) UI and USB-to-Serial communication.

    5 SourceRabbit GCode Sender alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
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  14. OpenCNCPilot icon
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    OpenCNCPilot

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    autolevelling gcode-sender for grbl.

    11 OpenCNCPilot alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    OpenCNCPilot Features

    1.  Serial-port
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