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Top 7 Open-Source Alternatives to bCNC

LaserGRBL OpenBuilds CONTROL FreeCAD LibreCAD OpenSCAD

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to bCNC are Universal Gcode Sender, LaserGRBL, and OpenBuilds CONTROL. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
  1. A full featured gcode platform used for interfacing with advanced CNC controllers like GRBL and TinyG.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Photos & Graphics #Tool #3D 4 social mentions

  2. LaserGRBL for Microsoft Windows is an all-in-one, open-source GCode streamer for DIY Laser Engraver developed using pure C# code.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Development #Photos & Graphics #Tool 3 social mentions

  3. OpenBuilds CONTROL is an application for connecting to, and controlling, your CNC, Laser, Plasma or Dragknife machine.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Photos & Graphics #Tool

  4. A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #CAD

  5. An open-source parametric 3D modeler
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #3D Modeling #CAD 2 social mentions

  6. An open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #3D Modeling 19 social mentions

  7. OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #CAD 95 social mentions

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