Universal Gcode Sender Alternatives

Universal Gcode Sender is described as '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' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Universal Gcode Sender for Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi and Web-based. The best Universal Gcode Sender alternative is LightBurn. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try bCNC or NC-Corrector. Other great apps like Universal Gcode Sender are Candle, GRBL- Plotter, CNCjs and Ultimate CNC.

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A free and full featured gcode platform used for interfacing with advanced CNC controllers like GRBL , FluidNC, TinyG,...

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

    LightBurn

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

    9 LightBurn alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LightBurn screenshot 1

    LightBurn VS Universal Gcode Sender

     

    • LightBurn is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Universal Gcode Sender.

    • LightBurn is the most popular commercial alternative to Universal Gcode Sender.

    • LightBurn is Paid and ProprietaryUniversal Gcode Sender is Free and Open Source

  2. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    bCNC screenshot 1

    bCNC VS Universal Gcode Sender

     

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

    • bCNC is Free and Open SourceUniversal Gcode Sender is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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).

    9 NC-Corrector alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    NC-Corrector Features

    NC-Corrector VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
  5. Candle icon

    Candle

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

    11 Candle alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Candle screenshot 1

    Candle VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
  6. 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.

    14 GRBL- Plotter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    GRBL- Plotter Features

    GRBL- Plotter VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
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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...

    10 CNCjs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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    CNCjs VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
  9. 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...

    11 Ultimate CNC alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Ultimate CNC VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
  10. ChiliPeppr icon

    ChiliPeppr

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    ChiliPeppr screenshot 1

    ChiliPeppr Features

    1.  Serial-port

    ChiliPeppr VS Universal Gcode Sender

     

    • ChiliPeppr is the most popular Web-based alternative to Universal Gcode Sender.

    • ChiliPeppr is Free and ProprietaryUniversal Gcode Sender is Free and Open Source
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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    OpenBuilds CONTROL VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
  12. PlanetCNC icon

    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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    PlanetCNC VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
  13. OpenCNCPilot icon

    OpenCNCPilot

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    autolevelling gcode-sender for grbl.

    11 OpenCNCPilot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    OpenCNCPilot screenshot 1

    OpenCNCPilot Features

    1.  Serial-port

    OpenCNCPilot VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
  14. Goko icon

    Goko

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

    9 Goko alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Goko screenshot 1

    Goko VS Universal Gcode Sender

     
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