PrintMate: 3D Print Cost Calculator
Calculate print costs based on filament & energy consumption
# Productivity ToolsWhat is PrintMate: 3D Print Cost Calculator?
PrintMate is an easy to use minimalistic app that calculates 3D printing costs of a model. Add your filament inventory with purchasing price. Then simply input filament weight and time to print data. You can keep track of your print history.
Problem
Users manually calculate 3D printing costs using spreadsheets or rough estimates, leading to inaccurate cost tracking and inefficient filament management.
Solution
A web-based tool that lets users calculate 3D printing costs by inputting filament weight, time, and energy consumption, with inventory tracking and print history features. Example: Add filament purchase price to compute per-print material costs.
Customers
3D printing enthusiasts, small business owners offering 3D printing services, and prototyping engineers who need precise cost tracking.
Unique Features
Automated filament inventory integration with cost calculations and print history logs for recurring projects.
User Comments
Simplifies cost estimation
Saves time compared to manual math
Helps price 3D printing services fairly
Intuitive interface
Lacks multi-currency support
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2024, 500+ users, $2k MRR (assumed from Pro tier pricing), founder has 1.2k followers on X.
Market Size
The global 3D printing market is projected to reach $50.6 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2023).
