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24 alternatives to Desktop Laser Engraving

Save space by choosing a desktop laser engraving machine.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Desktop Laser Engraving launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Mr Carve M1▲106

   The mini all-metal engraver with industrial grade quality

   2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Cubiio▲167

   Your personal portable laser engraver

   2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Laser Marking Systems for Knives▲2

   Choose a TYKMA Electrox System for Laser Marking Knives

   2020 · permanentmarking.com · its alternatives →

4. 4LC
   Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, laser-cut Stainless Steel▲211

   2015 · lasergist.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Laser Marking Systems ▲2

   industrial laser marking machines for product identification

   2020 · permanentmarking.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Wainlux K8▲2

   The fast & powerful laser engraver

   2023 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Etcher Laser▲6

   Engrave & Cut To Create Anything

   2018 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Hexbot Robot Arm▲150

   All-in-one robot arm that turns your desktop into a workshop

   2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Endurance DIY Laser▲5

   Endurance DIY desktop diode laser engraving/cutting machine.

   2016 · endurancelasers.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Lasergist▲129

    Your custom design in pure, laser-cut stainless steel

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    LaserBot▲70

    High-quality one-off custom engravings shipped from DTLA

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Light Pen Pro▲12

    Light Pen use laser etching tech to imprint text on paper

    2021 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Typeplate▲83

    A typographic starter kit.

    2014 · typeplate.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Fontstand▲144

    Try fonts for free or rent them by the month for desktop use

    2015 · fontstand.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Lasero

    Your AI Copilot for Laser Engraving.

    May 2026 · lasero.net · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Mr Carve M3▲3

    Most Versatile Laser Engraver For All Materials

    2022 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Fontself Maker for Photoshop▲125

    Turn any lettering into color & vector fonts

    2016 · fontself.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    HUENIT▲162

    AI camera & modular robot arm for makers

    2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Lùmen▲9

    Native Mac app for GRBL laser engravers, no subscription

    May 2026 · lumen.dimix.it · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Portable Laser Engraver▲3

    Engrave any design you want without overpriced equipment.

    2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    HyperLaser▲3

    The Most Compact, Powerful and Simple-to-Use Laser Engraver

    2020 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    DIY Enclosed Wood Engraving Machine TS3▲1

    Start Your Laser Business at Home with Woodcrafts & DIY

    2022 · twotrees3d.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    DJ6▲7

    The Most Affordable Laser Engraver For A Creative Life

    2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    xTool Laserbox Rotary▲2

    Smart Desktop Laserbox for Cylindrical Rotating Engraving

    2021 · xtool.com · 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 →