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Cost Calculator
True 3D print cost - no guesswork
Most people underestimate 3D print cost by 2-3×. They forget labor, risk, amortization, electricity, consumables. This calculator includes everything - material, machine, energy, labor, consumables, risk, margin. Upload an STL, pick a material and printer from 1004 models, and get true cost and suggested client price. With an STL viewer you see part orientation and how many supports you'll need. Covers 27 technologies from FDM to DMLS.
Available with the Pro plan (15 EUR per month). The printed book includes 3 months of Pro. Also includes unlimited saved quotes.
Key features
STL viewer in 3 clicks
Upload STL → see 3D model → see recommended orientation → calculate cost. All in-browser, no upload.
27 technologies
FDM, FGF, SLA, DLP, MSLA, CLIP, SLS, MJF, DMLS, SLM, EBM, PolyJet, NPJ, BJ (sand/metal/color), DED (LENS/EBAM/WAAM), LOM, SDL, UAM - each with its own cost parameters.
1004 printers from 210 brands
Bambu, Prusa, Anycubic, Elegoo, Formlabs, Stratasys, EOS, HP, Markforged, Carbon, and dozens more. Real prices and real operating parameters.
Real cost breakdown
Material, machine (depreciation), energy, labor, consumables (FEP, nozzles, IPA), risk (failed prints), margin. See every cost separately.
AI orientation analysis
The Architect analyzes STL and recommends an orientation with minimum supports - saves material and labor.
Save quotes
With a subscription, save every quote in your Personal Library - track prices over time or send quotes to clients.
How it works
- 1Pick material - PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, resin, metal. See price/kg.
- 2Upload STL - see 3D model and volume in cubic cm.
- 3Pick printer brand and model - real operating parameters.
- 4Calculator computes: material, machine, energy, labor, consumables, risk.
- 5See cost breakdown by category + chart + final client price.
- 6Save or copy the quote for the client.
Who it's for
Boutique 3D print service
Printing for clients? The calculator shows real cost - stop losing money on undervalued quotes.
Engineer with a business case
Need to justify a printer purchase? The calculator computes ROI and break-even.
Dental lab
What does a dental model cost? €4? €15? Get an exact figure for MDR-regulated work.
Student or hobbyist
Selling miniatures? The calculator shows if €15 per miniature is enough.
Frequently asked
How accurate is the price?
Uses real operating parameters (energy, depreciation, average labor time). 90-95% accuracy for standard scenarios. For exotic materials (PEEK, metals), verify with a local service bureau.
Does it include VAT?
No - net price. Add VAT per local regulations (20% in Bulgaria).
Can I add my own material?
Yes - there's a custom material option. With a subscription, custom materials are saved.
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