Pricing
How much does 3D printing cost?
No tooling. No setup fees. No minimum orders. Pricing is per-part based on material, technology, and quantity. Upload a file for instant pricing.
Cost factors
What affects 3D printing cost
Material
PLA is cheapest. MJF Nylon is mid-range. SLA specialty resins and PC CF are premium. Material cost scales with part volume.
Technology
FDM is the most affordable per cubic centimeter. SLA costs more but delivers better precision. MJF is most cost-effective for production batches.
Part volume
Larger parts use more material and machine time. Hollow parts and thin walls reduce cost. Our quoter calculates volume automatically from your file.
Quantity
Per-part cost decreases with volume. MJF is particularly efficient at higher quantities because multiple parts pack into a single build.
Lead time
Standard lead times (1–7 business days) are included in base pricing. Rush and overnight options are available at additional cost.
Post-processing
Standard support removal and cleaning are included. Sanding, priming, painting, and color matching are additional services quoted per project.
By technology
Cost by technology
| Technology | Relative cost | Materials | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDM | $ | PLA, PETG, TPU, ASA, PC CF | Cheapest per part. Prototypes, fixtures, large parts. |
| SLA | $$ | Standard, Durable, Tough, Flexible, Castable, +5 more | Best precision and surface finish. Visual prototypes. |
| Industrial SLA | $$$ | ABS-Like, Optical Clear, Frosted | Large parts up to 1000mm. Presentation quality. |
| MJF | $$ | Nylon PA12, Nylon PA11 | Best value for production. Batch consistency. |
| FGF | $$ | ABS | Extra-large parts up to 1200mm. |
3D printing vs injection molding
When is 3D printing more cost-effective?
3D printing wins when:
- — Quantity is under 2,000–5,000 parts
- — You need parts in days, not months
- — Geometry has undercuts, channels, or lattices
- — Design is still evolving between orders
- — Multiple SKUs each need different geometry
Injection molding wins when:
- — Volume exceeds 5,000+ parts of the same geometry
- — Design is frozen and will not change
- — Smooth, glossy surface finish is required
- — Specific injection-grade resins are required
- — Per-part cost must be minimized at high volume
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