Alternatives to LinuxCNC

LinuxCNC is a Manufacturing product. No one has suggested an alternative yet. If you know one, please add it.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

About LinuxCNC

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

Open source · GPL-2.0, LGPL-3.0

Self-hostable

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as LinuxCNC alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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AutoCAD
Autodesk's CAD software for 2D drafting and 3D modeling in architecture, engineering and manufacturing.
CNCjs
Web interface for CNC milling controllers running Grbl, Smoothieware, or TinyG.
Open source
Self-hostable
Fluidd
Lightweight & responsive user interface for Klipper, the 3D printer firmware.
Open source
Self-hostable
Mainsail
Modern and responsive user interface for the Klipper 3D printer firmware. Control and monitor your printer from everywhere, from any device.
Open source
Self-hostable
Manyfold
Digital asset manager for 3d print files; STL, OBJ, 3MF and more.
Open source
Self-hostable
Octoprint
Snappy web interface for controlling consumer 3D printers.
Open source
Self-hostable