# Printforge

> Free 3D printing business platform — cost calculator, quoting, invoicing, job tracking, client CRM, and integrations for 3D print shops. Made in Australia.

## About
Printforge is an all-in-one business management platform built specifically for 3D printing businesses. It helps print shops calculate costs accurately, generate professional quotes, track jobs through production, manage clients, and send invoices — all from one place.

## Pricing
- Hobby: Free forever (cost calculator, 20 quotes, 20 printers, job tracking, client management)
- Maker: $4 AUD/month or $48/year (quote email, client portal, branding, instant quotes, Stripe payments)
- Starter: $12 AUD/month or $108/year (unlimited core records, 5 invoices/month, analytics, webhooks, API)
- Pro: $24 AUD/month or $216/year (unlimited invoicing, operations, team, reporting, suppliers, product generators)
- Scale: $49 AUD/month or $468/year (Shopify, Etsy, Xero, Design Studio, cloud storage, configurator)
- New accounts receive a 14-day Pro trial. No credit card required.

## Core Pages
- [Homepage](https://crm.printforge.com.au): Platform overview, interactive calculator demo, pricing, features, FAQ
- [Marketplace](https://crm.printforge.com.au/marketplace): Find verified local 3D printing businesses — zero platform fees, 100% Australian providers, 7-stage order tracking, STL upload with instant parsing
- [Marketplace Providers](https://crm.printforge.com.au/marketplace/providers): Browse 3D printing service providers by location, capability (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DLP, DMLS, Resin), and rating
- [Community Programme](https://crm.printforge.com.au/community): Free Pro tier for schools, charities, makerspaces, and open-source projects
- [Contact Printforge](https://crm.printforge.com.au/contact): Product, account, billing, marketplace, partnership and privacy enquiries
- [3D Design Tools](https://crm.printforge.com.au/tools): Product generators for cookie cutters, clickers, layered art, stamps, text plates, moulds and Shopify custom products
- [Free Cookie Cutter Generator](https://crm.printforge.com.au/tools/cookie-cutter): Turn an image into a sized cookie cutter with a live 3D preview
- [Clicker Button Maker](https://crm.printforge.com.au/tools/clicker): Turn artwork into a pressable multicolour clicker and colour-assigned 3MF
- [Layered Art Generator](https://crm.printforge.com.au/tools/layered-art): Convert an image into structural stacked-colour wall art
- [Stamp & Embosser Maker](https://crm.printforge.com.au/tools/stamp): Create printable stamps and registered card embossers from artwork
- [Text Plate & QR Maker](https://crm.printforge.com.au/tools/text-plate): Build printable labels, name plates and QR plaques
- [3D Printable Mould Maker](https://crm.printforge.com.au/tools/mould-maker): Build two-part casting moulds from an STL or simple dimensions
- [Shopify 3D Product Configurator](https://crm.printforge.com.au/tools/product-configurator): Connect customer product choices to cart and production output

## Blog — Business Guides
- [How to Price 3D Prints for Profit](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/how-to-price-3d-prints-for-profit): Pricing formulas, margin strategies, competitive positioning
- [How to Calculate 3D Printing Costs Accurately](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/how-to-calculate-3d-printing-costs-accurately): Material, machine, labour, overhead cost breakdown
- [Starting a 3D Printing Business from Home](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/starting-a-3d-printing-business-from-home): Equipment, setup, and business planning guide
- [Hidden Costs of 3D Printing](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/hidden-costs-of-3d-printing): Often-overlooked expenses like nozzle wear, failed prints, electricity
- [How Much Does It Cost to Start a 3D Printing Business](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-3d-printing-business): Startup cost breakdown and planning
- [3D Printing Business Plan Template](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/3d-printing-business-plan-template): Business plan framework for print shops
- [Most Profitable 3D Prints to Sell](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/most-profitable-3d-prints-to-sell): High-margin product ideas and niches
- [Building a Print Farm](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/building-a-print-farm-what-you-need-to-know): Multi-printer setup and management
- [Top 5 Mistakes New 3D Print Businesses Make](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/top-5-mistakes-new-3d-print-businesses-make): Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

## Blog — Materials & Technical
- [Best Filament Types for Beginners](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/best-filament-types-for-beginners-pla-petg-abs): PLA, PETG, ABS comparison
- [PETG vs PLA: Which Should You Use?](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/petg-vs-pla-which-should-you-use): Material comparison for business use
- [3D Printing Materials Guide](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/3d-printing-materials-guide-complete-overview): Complete material overview
- [How to Reduce Failed Prints and Waste](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/how-to-reduce-failed-prints-and-waste): Quality control and waste reduction
- [Using G-code Metadata for Accurate Quotes](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/using-gcode-metadata-for-accurate-quotes): Automated cost estimation from slicer data

## Blog — Sales & E-commerce
- [Selling 3D Prints on Shopify](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/selling-3d-prints-on-shopify-complete-guide): Complete Shopify integration guide
- [Selling 3D Prints on Etsy](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/selling-3d-prints-on-etsy-tips): Etsy selling tips and optimisation
- [Shopify vs Etsy for 3D Printing](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/shopify-vs-etsy-3d-printing-business): Platform comparison for sellers
- [How to Create Professional 3D Print Quotes](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/how-to-create-professional-3d-print-quotes): Quoting best practices
- [Why 3D Print Businesses Need Quoting Software](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/why-3d-print-businesses-need-quoting-software): ROI of dedicated quoting tools

## Blog — Comparisons
- [Printforge vs DigiFabster](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/printforge-vs-digifabster-3d-printing-software)
- [Printforge vs SimplyPrint](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/printforge-vs-simplyprint-3d-printer-management)
- [Printforge vs AutoQuote3D](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/printforge-vs-autoquote3d-quoting-software)
- [Printforge vs Calcura3D](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/printforge-vs-calcura3d-cost-calculator)
- [Printforge vs 3DPBOSS](https://crm.printforge.com.au/blog/printforge-vs-3dpboss-print-business-crm)

## Learning Centre
- [Learning Centre Index](https://crm.printforge.com.au/learn): 47 guides covering calculator, quoting, invoicing, job tracking, integrations, and more
- [Getting Started](https://crm.printforge.com.au/learn/getting-started-welcome): First steps with Printforge

## Legal
- [Terms of Service](https://crm.printforge.com.au/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://crm.printforge.com.au/privacy)

## Key Facts
- Currency: AUD (Australian Dollars)
- Units: Metric (grams, millimetres)
- Cost formula: Total Cost = Material + Machine Time + Labour + Overhead
- Supported slicers: Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Cura
- Integrations: Shopify, Xero, Google Drive, OneDrive, Asana, Webhooks
- Company: Printforge, Australia
- Website: https://crm.printforge.com.au
- Storefront: https://www.printforge.com.au