How Much Does 3D Printing Cost?

Complete price guide by technology, material and volume. Updated 2025.

The price of a 3D print depends on 4 things: technology, part volume, material, and quantity. Here's how it breaks down.

Factors that influence the price

The larger the part, the more material and machine time it consumes. Volume is the main factor.

FDM is the most affordable (€5-50/part). SLA offers more detail (€15-100). SLS is ideal for batches (€20-80/part in volume).

PLA is the cheapest. PETG and ABS are mid-range. Specialized resins and PA12 are more expensive.

Unit prices decrease with quantity, especially in SLS. From 50 parts, the price can drop by 30-50%.

Hollow out solid parts, reduce wall thickness. Every mm² saved reduces cost.

FDM for prototypes and testing. SLS for series. SLA if finish is critical.

Makers often offer volume discounts. Combine multiple parts for a better price.

Skip post-processing (painting, smoothing) can reduce cost by 20-30%.