Know the real cost before you print

3D Print Cost Calculator

Calculate the true cost of your 3D prints including filament, electricity, failure risk, labour, and overhead in one fast local-first workflow.

The Problem

Filament-only pricing misses the actual print cost. Real-world quoting includes multiple cost drivers:

Filament Alone Is Incomplete

Many makers only price by grams used, which underestimates your final cost.

Electricity Is Printer-Specific

Power draw varies by machine and print length, and should be part of every quote.

Failed Prints Are Real Loss

A realistic failure risk percentage changes your expected cost outcome.

Labour and Overhead Matter

Prep, post-processing, and running costs are often ignored but directly impact margin.

The Solution

The app calculates true end-to-end print cost with a detailed, understandable breakdown.

Filament cost calculation with multi-material support
Electricity cost integration per printer profile
Failure risk modelling
Labour and processing time input
Detailed line-item cost breakdown

Key Features

Multi-Material Support

Split prints across multiple filaments with weight-based costing.

Printer Profiles

Store power usage and settings for multiple printers.

Failure Risk Modelling

Account for failed prints before committing to a quote.

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Understand electricity, filament, risk, labour, and totals at a glance.

Print History

Save jobs and revisit previous calculations.

CSV Export

Export jobs for bookkeeping, reporting, or analysis.

Screenshots

Calculator tab with materials, risk, and total cost — Calculator workflow

History tab listing saved print jobs with cost totals — Print history

Settings tab for electricity, printers, materials, and work costs — Configurable settings

Privacy and Local-First Design

Your data stays yours.

No accounts required
Calculations run locally on your device
No cloud dependency for core functionality
Your print data stays under your control

Who This Is For

Hobbyist makers
Etsy sellers and side hustles
Small print businesses
Anyone quoting 3D prints

FAQ

Does the app require internet?

No. Core calculations run locally on your device.

Can I manage multiple printers?

Yes. You can save and use multiple printer profiles.

Can I export my data?

Yes. You can export as CSV.

Is my data stored in the cloud?

No. Data is not cloud-dependent for core app usage.