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24 alternatives to PrintSwarm – crowdsourced 3D printing and local delivery in minutes

Hey HN! I just built PrintSwarm.com, an app that lets you get your 3D models printed by a local printer owner and delivered to you in minutes. Currently just available in NYC. What do you think? The link to the order submission form is here, just fill in the url to the 3d model you'd like to print and tell PrintSwarm where to deliver the completed print: https://printswarm.com Thanks!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PrintSwarm – crowdsourced 3D printing and local delivery in minutes launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

  1. 1
    Glowforge▲242

    The 3D laser printer

    2015 · glowforge.com · its alternatives →

  2. 2
    Printsnap▲100

    Just take a Snap and we'll instantly print & mail it to you!

    2020 · its alternatives →

  3. 3
    Pinshape▲73

    Pinterest + iTunes for 3D printing

    2014 · pinshape.com · its alternatives →

  4. 4
    Smoothie 3D▲79

    Make 3D models in minutes from photos

    2015 · its alternatives →

  5. 5
    Printful▲209

    We print, pack and ship your custom merch on demand

    2014 · printful.com · its alternatives →

  6. 6
    Amodeling▲104

    Turn text, 2D, or 3D images into 3D models and 3D prints

    2025 · amodeling.com · its alternatives →

  7. 7
    Prinstagram▲86

    Printing your instagrams

    2014 · socialprintstudio.com · its alternatives →

  8. 8
    PrintMeBot▲83

    Instantly print a tweet on anything by tagging @PrintMeBot

    2019 · its alternatives →

  9. 9
    LayerGen AI▲90

    Generate print-ready D&D miniatures from text or image

    Apr 2026 · layergen.ai · its alternatives →

  10. 10
    Printhug▲82

    Print Dropbox, Google Photos, Facebook & Instagram photos

    2015 · its alternatives →

  11. 11
    Printytron▲8

    Create 3D prints by describing them. Download the STL.

    Jul 2026 · printytron.com · its alternatives →

  12. 12PI
    Printify.io – No-hassle canvas prints and posters▲45

    2014 · printify.io · its alternatives →

  13. 13
    Sprocket Printers▲94

    Create instantly stickable photos in seconds

    2018 · awin1.com · its alternatives →

  14. 14
    CloudPrint▲103

    Upload a document and we’ll print and deliver it to you

    2021 · its alternatives →

  15. 15
    AOP+ POD▲72

    Organic Print on Demand Fulfilment & Worldwide Dropshipping

    2021 · aop.plus · its alternatives →

  16. 16
    Voovo▲74

    Crowdsourcing quotes for your 3D Printing Needs

    2015 · nk88.mba · its alternatives →

  17. 17
    Squared.one▲70

    Instagram friendly prints from the online designer photo lab

    2019 · squared.one · its alternatives →

  18. 18
    Printhug IFTTT Channel▲72

    Automate your photo printing

    2017 · ifttt.com · its alternatives →

  19. 19
    3DCompare.com▲8

    3DPrint anything around the world by professional providers.

    2018 · 3dcompare.com · its alternatives →

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    Haptogon API▲65

    Order 3D Prints and PCBs via API

    2022 · its alternatives →

  21. 21
    Gambody▲66

    Top 3D print premium marketplace online for video gamers

    2016 · gambody.com · its alternatives →

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    MegaMaker - EP07 - Automated t-shirt deployment▲71

    These t-shirts print themselves.

    2016 · megamaker-f57f087d.simplecast.com · its alternatives →

  23. 23
    Terrain Tinker▲75

    Create your own 3D printable scenery, buildings and dungeons

    2021 · terraintinker.com · its alternatives →

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    Printchomp▲54

    Real time marketplace for print

    2014 · its alternatives →

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