Honest Comparison
The Honest 3D Printing Service Comparison
Every service is good at something. We took the best of each and dropped the parts that frustrate buyers. Here is the fair side-by-side, with a full page on each name.
Made in the USAShips in 2 to 5 daysPrice online in seconds
Side by side
The things buyers tell us they care about most, across the biggest names.
| Service | Price without login | Public 3D viewer | Who prints your part | Price stability | B2B terms | Made in the USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printer on Demand | Yes | Yes, public | One US shop | Flat, held 30 days | Card checkout | Yes |
| Xometry | Upload, then sign in | Yes, on-model DFM | Marketplace of shops | ML quote | Auto credit | Mixed network |
| Protolabs | Yes | Yes, AI DFM | Owned factories | Premium, steady | Net terms via rep | Mixed |
| Shapeways | No, login first | Login only | Owned (EU) | Account only | Account only | No, EU-made |
| Craftcloud3D | Yes | Yes, basic | 150+ makers | Can swing a lot | Prepay only | Global sourcing |
Based on public pricing pages, quote flows, and documented buyer reviews as of 2026. We credit where each competitor wins on its own page.
Read the full comparison
vs Xometry
One US shop, so parts stay consistent order to order. You do not roll the dice on which partner shop you get.
vs Shapeways
Free instant quote with no login. You see a price right away. Shapeways asks you to sign in first.
vs Protolabs
Open instant quote with no login. Upload, view in 3D, and see your price in seconds, not hours.
vs Craftcloud3D
Stable price. Our own US production sets a flat per-part price, so it does not swing day to day.
vs Fictiv
You see a flat price with no login. Nothing is hidden.
vs JLC3DP
Made in the USA. No customs, no duty, no import surprise.
vs Treatstock
One US shop makes every order. Parts stay consistent.
How to choose in one minute
- Pick us for FDM parts you want to look and feel the same every run, a flat price you can see with no login, and simple card checkout, from one US shop.
- Pick a marketplace like Xometry or Craftcloud if you need many processes, metal, or the widest material menu. You just have to accept some part-to-part variation.
- Pick Protolabs if you need aerospace or medical certs and very tight tolerances. The higher price buys that.
Common questions
- What is the best Xometry alternative for FDM parts?
- For FDM parts, 3D Printer on Demand is a strong Xometry alternative. You get a flat per-part price with no login, one US shop prints every order so parts stay consistent, and checkout is self-serve, with no account needed. Xometry is the better pick if you need many processes or hard certs like AS9100 or ITAR.
- Which 3D printing service does not make you log in to see a price?
- 3D Printer on Demand, Protolabs, and Craftcloud show a price without a login. Shapeways and Fictiv make you sign in first, and Quickparts also asks for a purchase order before any price.
See your own part priced in 60 seconds.
No login. Made in the USA, shipped in days.