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24 alternatives to The Portable Laser Engraver

Engrave any design you want without overpriced equipment.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Portable Laser Engraver launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Cubiio▲167

   Your personal portable laser engraver

   2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Mr Carve M1▲106

   The mini all-metal engraver with industrial grade quality

   2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The 30° Ruler 2.0▲82

   Aerospace, laser-engraved ruler

   2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   HyperLaser▲3

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

   2020 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Shape 2▲540

   5000+ fully customizable assets for your web design projects

   2020 · shape.so · its alternatives →

6. 6
   I built four eight-foot-long handwriting robots▲408

   It's Friday, so I want to share one of the most fun projects I've ever worked on. A few years ago, I built four eight-foot-long handwriting robots. We wrote many thousands and thousands of addresses on our direct mail, and wrote personal messages for high value prospects.

   2021 · twitter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Etcher Laser▲6

   Engrave & Cut To Create Anything

   2018 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Measure▲99

   Measure typographic line lengths right from the page

   2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   DJ6▲7

   The Most Affordable Laser Engraver For A Creative Life

   2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    LaserPecker Pro▲2

    The World's Most Advanced Portable Engraver

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    3D Scanner: Sapling▲88

    On-device photogrammetry for AR & 3D printing

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    AR Ruler 3D▲119

    AR measurement of any object & specific distances via phone

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Desktop Laser Engraving ▲3

    Save space by choosing a desktop laser engraving machine.

    2021 · permanentmarking.com · its alternatives →

14. 14LC
    Lasergist.com – Your custom design in pure, laser-cut Stainless Steel▲211

    2015 · lasergist.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Wainlux K8▲2

    The fast & powerful laser engraver

    2023 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    3Dsimo Multipro▲71

    The most multifunctional tool that can fit in your pocket

    2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Mr Carve M3▲3

    Most Versatile Laser Engraver For All Materials

    2022 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    LaserBot▲70

    High-quality one-off custom engravings shipped from DTLA

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Mr Carve C2S▲2

    Autofocus 20W Fiber Laser Engraver, Desktop&Handheld 2-In-1

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Vinyl lettering by Sticker Mule▲157

    Make custom lettering and apply to any surface

    2017 · stickermule.com · its alternatives →

21. 21AP
    A pattern generator with 1300 shapes and 300 dpi▲112

    2021 · tool.graphics · its alternatives →

22. 22
    ICUBE P3▲3

    Affordable laser engraver with built-in battery

    2022 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Hexbot Robot Arm▲150

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

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    DIY Enclosed Wood Engraving Machine TS3▲1

    Start Your Laser Business at Home with Woodcrafts & DIY

    2022 · twotrees3d.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 →