PyCAM Alternatives

PyCAM is described as 'Toolpath generator for 3-axis CNC machining. It loads 3D models in STL format or 2D contour models from DXF or SVG files. The resulting GCode can be used with EMC2 or any other machine controller' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PyCAM for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best PyCAM alternative is Ink/Stitch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PyCAM are Embroidermodder, Blender CAM, Mastercam and LaserWeb.

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  1. Ink/Stitch icon

    Ink/Stitch

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    An Inkscape extension for designing machine embroidery patterns.

    13 Ink/Stitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Inkscape
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. Embroidermodder icon

    Embroidermodder

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    Embroidermodder is a free machine embroidery software program which allows editing, scaling, and translating sewing machine embroidery files to a variety of formats. It allows the user to add custom modifications to their embroidery designs.

    14 Embroidermodder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Global
    Embroidermodder runs on all major operating systems.
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  4. Blender CAM icon

    Blender CAM

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    Blender CAM is an open source solution for artistic CAM - Computer aided machining - a g-code generation tool.

    Blender CAM is an add-on for the free open-source Blender 3d package.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    Blender CAM screenshot 1
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  5. Mastercam icon

    Mastercam

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    Program your manufactured parts with leading-edge features for precision and efficiency. Creating code to drive your CNC equipment is what Mastercam does best.

    25 Mastercam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Mastercam screenshot 1
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  6. LaserWeb icon

    LaserWeb

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    Collaborative effort on the next version of LaserWeb / CNCWeb.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    LaserWeb screenshot 1
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  8. LinuxCNC icon

    LinuxCNC

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    LinuxCNC controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3D printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more.

    10 LinuxCNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
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  9. gCAD3D icon

    gCAD3D

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    gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    gCAD3D screenshot 1
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  10. CamBam icon

    CamBam

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    CamBam is an application to create CAM files (gcode) from CAD source files or its own internal geometry editor. CamBam has many users worldwide, from CNC hobbyists to professional machinists and engineers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    CamBam screenshot 1
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    jscut

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    A CAM in your browser! Convert your SVG files to CNC cutting paths with this tool.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Mach3 icon

    Mach3

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    Mach3 is very popular among the Hobby CNC community. Artsoft produces Mach3 software and has been around for some time. This software can be used as a fully functional CNC control or used as a CNC simulator for training, learning or testing CNC programs.

    12 Mach3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Mach3 screenshot 1
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    ECam

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    ECAM is a programming system for CNC lathes and machining centers. He combines features of CAD / CAM systems with typical features of conversational programming.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ECam screenshot 1
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  14. SprutCAM icon

    SprutCAM

     3 likes

    The fast and easy way to create CNC or robot milling programs that let you get the very best from your machines.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    SprutCAM screenshot 1
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