CNCjs Alternatives

CNCjs is described as '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' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CNCjs for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi and Web-based apps. The best CNCjs alternative is Universal Gcode Sender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CNCjs are Rayforge, gSender, bCNC and OpenBuilds CONTROL.

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  1. 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...

    17 Universal Gcode Sender alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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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.

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Candle icon
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    GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

    14 Candle alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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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.

    17 GRBL- Plotter alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. G-Code scanner lets you view STL files before 3d printing. It is a photo scanner for CNC machine code and STL viewer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. PlanetCNC icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  11. mycnc.app icon
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    mycnc.app is a web-based G-code sender that runs in your browser to control your CNC machine. Connect via USB to jog, send files, and monitor jobs in real-time. It includes a 3D toolpath visualizer, a machine simulator, and G-code generators for simple operations.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  12. Goko icon
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    Fully featured cross platform GCode sender for Grbl, TinyG and G2.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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