LightBurn vs Mach4

LightBurn

Description: LightBurn is software designed specifically for laser cutters and engravers. It allows you to easily convert images and designs into signals a laser can interpret in order to etch, cut or mark materials. LightBurn works with most major laser cutter brands and models.

Type: software

Mach4

Description: Mach4 is a popular CNC control software for DIY and hobbyist CNC machines. It works with many CNC motion control boards and can control up to 6 axes. Mach4 has an easy-to-use interface and includes features like G-code sender and conversational programming.

Type: software

LightBurn Features

• Supports many different laser cutter models and brands
• Allows importing SVG, DXF, PLT, JPEG, PNG, GCode and other file formats
• Includes tools for editing images and designs within the software
• Has camera functions for aligning and positioning artwork
• Includes laser simulation for previewing jobs
• Allows creating and saving custom materials settings
• Has customizable user interface and programmable macros

Mach4 Features

• Supports up to 6 axes of motion control
• Works with many CNC motion control boards
• Easy-to-use interface
• G-code sender
• Conversational programming
• Custom screen layouts
• Remote control and monitoring
• Macro programming
• Integrated tool library