# LinuxCNC vs SketchForge

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | LinuxCNC | SketchForge |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Industrial IoT | #9 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 2 512 ✓ | 1 176 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +11 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.9.10 · 3 Jul 2026 | v1.0.3 · 17 Aug 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LinuxCNC scores 64/100 against 55/100 for SketchForge, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, SketchForge is easier to run; LinuxCNC needs more configuration.

LinuxCNC is growing faster right now (+11 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LinuxCNC](https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc.md)
- [SketchForge](https://selfhost.directory/project/sketchforge-3d) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sketchforge-3d.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/linuxcnc-vs-sketchforge-3d