The 3D printer directory from Planet 3DP

Everything 3D printing, side by side.

Specs and prices for 350+ printers, free guides, and the videos behind them.

350+printers with specs and prices
55manufacturers listed
15+technologies covered
170+Planet 3DP videos
01 · New releases

Just released

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02 · Nick’s picks

Nick’s suggested printers

Five printers, each picked for a different job.

  1. #2
    Best low-waste beginner printer

    Anycubic Kobra X

  2. #3
    Best for large, no-waste 7-color printing

    Bambu Lab H2C

  3. #4
    Best small 4-color, no-waste printer

    Snapmaker U1

  4. #5
    Best for cosplay

    Bambu Lab A2L

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03 · Manufacturers

Every brand, on one page each

Bambu Lab

FDM
China · Founded 2020
High-speed desktop 3D printer manufacturer focused on user-friendly automation and AI-driven reliability.
HQ
China
Founded
2020
Market
Consumer & Hobbyist

Creality

FDM
China · Founded 2014
The best-selling maker of budget FDM printers, from the open-source Ender series to the high-speed K1 and K2 CoreXY lines.
HQ
China
Founded
2014
Market
Consumer & Hobbyist

Prusa Research

FDM
Czech Republic · Founded 2012
The gold standard for open-source reliability and community-driven 3D printing.
HQ
Czech Republic
Founded
2012
Market
Prosumer & Enthusiast

Elegoo

FDM
China · Founded 2015
Rapidly growing manufacturer of popular FDM and resin printers and STEM kits.
HQ
China
Founded
2015
Market
Consumer & Hobbyist

Anycubic

FDM
China · Founded 2015
Global leader in accessible FDM and high-resolution resin 3D printing technology.
HQ
China
Founded
2015
Market
Consumer & Hobbyist

Qidi Tech

FDM
China · Founded 2014
Manufacturer of high-speed enclosed FDM printers with active chamber heating.
HQ
China
Founded
2014
Market
Prosumer & Enthusiast

Snapmaker

CNC
China · Founded 2016
Pioneer of modular 3-in-1 desktop fabrication systems.
HQ
China
Founded
2016
Market
Prosumer & Enthusiast

Flashforge

DLP Resin
China · Founded 2011
Reliable manufacturer of enclosed FDM printers for education and professional use.
HQ
China
Founded
2011
Market
Education & STEM
04 · Compare

Put any two printers head to head.

Specs, prices and features in one table, for hobby machines and production printers alike.

Open the compare tool
SpecBambu Lab P2SElegoo Centauri Carbon
Build volume256 × 256 × 256 mm256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multi-colorYes · AMS 2 ProNo
From$549$350
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06 · On the channel

The videos behind the data

07 · Events

What’s on in 3D printing

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