Honest Comparison
A Simpler Fictiv Alternative for FDM Parts
Fictiv is a strong platform. It is built for big, complex jobs and it does that job well.
But you may just want a fast price for an FDM part. With Fictiv, you sign up first and wait for a quote.
We do it the other way. You see your price right away, with no login. Here is an honest look at both.
Get your instant quoteNo login. See your flat per part price in seconds.
Side by side
| 3D Printer on Demand | Fictiv | |
|---|---|---|
| See a price | Right away, no login | Sign up first to see any price |
| Simple FDM part | Instant flat price | Often a manual quote, 2 to 3 days |
| Price you get | Held for 30 days, never changed | Premium pricing |
| Where parts are made | One US shop | Large vetted supplier network |
| Customs and import fees | None, made in the USA | Added DDP pricing in 2025 to fix this |
| Ship time | 2 to 5 days | Fast, one of their best traits |
| Payment | Secure card checkout | Set up through their team |
| See your part first | Public 3D viewer, no login | Login needed |
See your own part priced in seconds. No account, no sales call.
Upload your STLWhere Fictiv wins
- Fast turnaround. This is the thing their customers praise most.
- Strong engineering help for hard, complex parts.
- A large, vetted supplier network with many process options.
Where we win
- You see a flat price with no login. Nothing is hidden.
- The price holds for 30 days. We never raise it on you.
- One US shop makes your parts. They stay the same each order.
- Made in the USA. No customs, no surprise import fees.
- Made in the USA, so no customs and no import fees.
The bottom line
Fictiv is a great fit for large, complex builds that need deep support. If you want a fast FDM price with no login and no customs, we may fit better. Try our instant quote and compare for yourself.
Try our instant quoteCommon questions
- Do I need an account to get a price?
- No. You upload your part and see a flat price right away. No login.
- Will my price change later?
- No. We hold your price for 30 days. We never reprice it.
- Will I pay customs or import fees?
- No. Your parts are made in the USA. There are no import fees.
- What materials can I get an instant price on?
- PLA and PETG are instant. ABS, PA-CF, and TPU get a quick human quote.