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24 alternatives to 3d4u

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. 3d4u launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   3D Hubs HD▲136

   High definition local 3D printing

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   3D Up by UpLabs▲205

   The best of 3D, AR and VR every day.

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Sketchfab for Museums▲83

   Browse thousands of cultural artifacts in 3D and VR

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Obsidian 3D Printer▲126

   The $99 3D printer

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Glowforge▲242

   The 3D laser printer

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Sketchfab Collections▲98

   Collect and organize the best 3D content

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The 3D Printing Handbook▲116

   Master the key aspects of 3D printing

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Ultimaker 2+▲74

   3D Printer of your dreams

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Pinshape▲73

   Pinterest + iTunes for 3D printing

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Form 2▲139

    The most advanced desktop 3d printer ever created

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    3D Hubs▲124

    Airbnb for 3D printing

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    FLUX▲118

    All-in-One 3D Printer (pre-launch)

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Makerlist▲197

    A curated list of the best resources for makers

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Love & Robots▲89

    Create your own 3D printed jewelry & accessories online

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Kniterate▲147

    3D Printing for your digital wardrobe

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Micro▲80

    The First Truly Consumer 3D Printer

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Smoothie 3D▲79

    Make 3D models in minutes from photos

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    MakerBot Labs▲74

    Expand your 3D printing experience

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    VR Resources — Facebook Design▲215

    Stories and resources from the VR design team at Facebook.

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    OLO▲165

    The first ever smartphone 3D printer

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ABC3D▲5

    3D printing workshops for libraries - open source

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Bean 3D Printer▲129

    A high resolution, affordable, and reliable resin printer

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Toybox - Open Beta Edition▲136

    3D print your own toys

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Render People▲130

    3D people for visualizations

    2017 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →