Autodesk Artcam Alternative Jun 2026

Following the discontinuation of Autodesk ArtCAM in July 2018

| Software | Price Model | Imports .art ? | True 3D Relief | V-Carving | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Subscription | Yes | Excellent | Yes | Ex-ArtCAM pros | | VCarve Pro | One-time | No | No (2.5D only) | Best in class | Sign makers | | Fusion 360 | Free/Sub | No | Limited (Emboss) | No | Mechanical parts | | Aspire | One-time ($2k) | No | Perfect | Yes | Ultimate pro | | Blender+CAM | Free | No | Excellent (hard) | Clunky | Skilled hobbyists | autodesk artcam alternative

: Can open almost all legacy ArtCAM files, including those from versions as old as 2008. Following the discontinuation of Autodesk ArtCAM in July

Users who have a laser engraver attached to their CNC. Price: $ (One-time). Maker: LightBurn Software. Price: $ (One-time)