Universal Gcode Sender Alternatives

Apps similar to Universal Gcode Sender include LightBurn. It's paid, but Rayforge and gSender are free. Other options are bCNC, OpenBuilds CONTROL, Candle and RapiLaser. You can choose from more than 10 CAD Software like Universal Gcode Sender for Windows, Linux, Mac, the web and Android.

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

    15 LightBurn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Rayforge icon
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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.

    20 Rayforge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  3. gSender icon
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    gSender is a feature-packed CNC interface software designed to be clean and easy to learn while retaining a depth of capabilities for advanced users. Its development was begun in 2019 out of a passion for hobby CNC machines: an interface reimagined to suit the needs of the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  4.  4 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  5. Candle icon
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    GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

    14 Candle alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. RapiLaser icon
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    Browser-based design and control app for GRBL 1.1 diode laser engravers. Runs in Chrome or Edge with no install and no drivers, and works on Android phones over USB OTG.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. NC-Corrector. Freeware G-Code editor. Simple G-code editor, backplotter for CNC machines (with RS232 support).

    10 NC-Corrector alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.

    18 GRBL- Plotter alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. CNCjs icon
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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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  10. Create Javascript software workspaces that talk to your hardware. Use one of our hugely popular workspaces or create your own by forking one you like.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. PilotCNC icon
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    PilotCNC combines drawing, G-code generation and machine control in a single browser tab, with no installation. It works for both CNC milling and laser engraving, imports SVG, DXF, STL and LightBurn files, and generates G-code for GRBL, Marlin, FluidNC, LinuxCNC, Mach3 and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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