DigiFabster alternative

Looking for a DigiFabster alternative?

DigiFabster is a full quoting portal for manufacturing bureaus. Layers3D quotes too, at a price that fits a print shop, and it also runs your printers.

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DigiFabster and Layers3D, honestly.

DigiFabsterLayers3D
Instant quote from the customer's fileYesYes
ProcessesAbout 10, including CNCFDM, resin and SLS
Order boardYesSell and Make boards with per-part progress
Runs your printersNot on their siteYes, Bambu, Klipper, OctoPrint and Formlabs
Box labels on the shop floorNot on their siteA QR label on every box, scan with any phone
Invoices and card paymentsYesYes, cards and e-Transfer
AccountingQuickBooksQuickBooks, Xero or Wave
PriceFrom about US$290 a monthCA$39, $149 or $449 a month, 14 days free

Checked against their public website and listings on 16 October 2026. "Not on their site" means we couldn't find it, not that it's missing. Prices and features change, so check their site before you decide. Spotted something out of date? Email us and we will fix it.

Pick DigiFabster if

  • You quote CNC, sheet metal or injection moulding as well as 3D printing
  • You run a large bureau with a sales team

Pick Layers3D if

  • You run a 3D print shop, from a few printers to a full farm
  • You want your printers on the same screen as your orders
  • You want to start without a sales call
  • You're in Canada and want CAD pricing and HST invoices

Questions

Switching, the short answers.

Do I need a sales call to start?

No. Starter and Professional have no setup fee and you can start the 14-day trial yourself. Founding Shops also get a free setup call if they want one.

Can I bring my customers and orders over?

Yes. Settings › Data imports customers and past orders from a spreadsheet (CSV or Excel), and you can undo an import if it comes out wrong.

How much does Layers3D cost?

Plans are CA$39, CA$149 and CA$449 a month, with a 14-day free trial. Founding Shops get 20% off any plan for their first year, so Professional is CA$119.20 a month. See the pricing page.

Try it on a part you quoted last week.

Founding Shops get 20% off any plan for their first year, with 14 days free. 25 spots, until November 30. Drop a file in the live demo and compare the price with yours.

Become a Founding Shop