Comparison

Online 3D printing services compared

Treatstock, Sculpteo, JLC3DP, PCBWay, Craftcloud and Shapeways, side by side on facts you can check: which processes and materials each offers, how you get a price, and where the company is based.

Last checked October 1, 2026 · Listed in no particular order

No ratings, on purpose. We haven't ordered from these services yet, so we don't score or rank them. Everything below comes from each company's own website or from news reports, linked under each entry, as they read on October 1, 2026. Services change their offer often: check the details on their site before you order.

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At a glance

Service	Type	Based in	Processes listed	Instant quote
Treatstock	Marketplace	Newark, Delaware, USA	Depends on the manufacturer you choose, FDM, SLS, Resin printing, Metal printing, CNC machining and other processes	Yes, from several manufacturers
Sculpteo	Own production	Villejuif, France (US office in Cambridge, MA)	SLS, HP Multi Jet Fusion, SLA, PolyJet, DLS (CLIP), DLP / LCD, FDM, DMLS / SLM metal, Metal binder jetting, Lost-wax casting	Yes, after creating an account
JLC3DP	Own production	China	SLA, Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), SLS, SLM metal, FDM, WJP full-color, Binder jetting	Yes
PCBWay	Own production	China	FDM, SLA, DLP, SLS, MJF, SLM metal, PolyJet	Standard materials; custom ones reviewed by an engineer
Craftcloud	Marketplace	Munich, Germany	FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS, SLM, CNC machining and other processes	Yes, from several partners
Shapeways	Own production	Eindhoven, the Netherlands	SLS, Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF), SLA, Material jetting, FDM, Lost-wax casting, CNC machining	Yes, in your account; business quotes by sales

Service by service

Treatstock

Marketplace

A platform that lists independent manufacturers. You choose a manufacturer and the order is made by that manufacturer, not by Treatstock.

Based in: Newark, Delaware, USA (the address in the site footer). Manufacturers on the platform are located worldwide.
How quoting works: Upload your files, set units and quantities, choose material and color, then compare prices, reviews and delivery options from the manufacturers that can make the part and order from one. You can also send a quote request to a manufacturer from its directory.
Processes: Depends on the manufacturer you chooseFDMSLSResin printingMetal printingCNC machining and other processes
Materials: Its materials guide lists PLA, ABS, PETG, ASA, polycarbonate, nylon (SLS and FDM), TPU, resin, carbon fiber, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, brass, copper, cobalt-chrome, castable wax and sandstone, among others.

Sources (last checked October 1, 2026):

Visit Treatstock

Sculpteo

Own production

An online 3D printing service bureau that produces parts itself.

Based in: Villejuif, France, with a US office in Cambridge, Massachusetts (both on its contact page).
How quoting works: Create an account, upload your file and pick a technology, material, finish and production mode. The quote is calculated automatically and updates as you change the options.
Processes: SLSHP Multi Jet FusionSLAPolyJetDLS (CLIP)DLP / LCDFDMDMLS / SLM metalMetal binder jettingLost-wax casting
Materials: Nylon PA12 and PA11 (including carbon-filled, glass-filled and flame-retardant grades), TPU, polypropylene, several resins, PETG and rPET filament, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel 316L, and bronze, brass and silver by casting.

Sources (last checked October 1, 2026):

JLC3DP

Own production

The 3D printing service of the JLCPCB group, which also runs JLCPCB (circuit boards) and JLCCNC (machining). JLC3DP says it runs a 140,000 m² facility with more than 1,300 industrial printers.

Based in: China. JLC3DP belongs to the Shenzhen-based JLC group behind JLCPCB.
How quoting works: Upload up to 10 files at a time and choose a material to get an instant price. JLC3DP advertises prices "from $0.30".
Processes: SLAMulti Jet Fusion (MJF)SLSSLM metalFDMWJP full-colorBinder jetting
Materials: Several resins (including a full-color resin), nylons (PA12, PA11 and glass- or carbon-filled grades), PLA, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA12-CF, titanium (TC4) and stainless steel 316L.

Sources (last checked October 1, 2026):

PCBWay

Own production

Best known for circuit boards; also offers 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal and injection molding.

Based in: China. Its customer service works on China time (GMT+8); company directories list a head office in Hangzhou.
How quoting works: Instant online quote for the standard materials. For anything else you choose "Custom" on the quote page and the request goes to an engineering review.
Processes: FDMSLADLPSLSMJFSLM metalPolyJet
Materials: PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, polycarbonate, ASA, PEEK, PPS, nylon and resins; aluminum, stainless steel, titanium and tool steel.

Sources (last checked October 1, 2026):

Craftcloud

Marketplace

Run by All3DP GmbH. It compares offers from a network of manufacturing partners (more than 150, it says) and you order the one you choose.

Based in: Munich, Germany (All3DP GmbH, per its terms). Partners are located worldwide.
How quoting works: Upload a 3D model, choose material and finish, and compare prices and delivery from partners in one list. The site says no registration is required and there is no minimum order.
Processes: FDMSLASLSMJFDMLSSLMCNC machining and other processes
Materials: More than 100 materials, from plastics to metals, with finish and color options, according to the site.

Sources (last checked October 1, 2026):

Visit Craftcloud

Shapeways

Own production

Shapeways Holdings filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in July 2024. The Dutch business was bought by its senior management and relaunched in December 2024.

Based in: Eindhoven, the Netherlands (the address on its About page). Its terms also give a New York address.
How quoting works: Upload a model in your account for an instant quote and an automatic printability check, or ask the sales team for a business quote.
Processes: SLSMulti Jet Fusion (MJF)Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF)SLAMaterial jettingFDMLost-wax castingCNC machining
Materials: Nylon PA12 (including full-color and glass-bead grades), PA11, polypropylene, TPE, Somos resins, ABS, ASA, polycarbonate, PETG, TPU 95A, Ultem 9085, and silver, gold, brass and bronze by casting.
Worth knowing: Its blog says posts from before August 1, 2024 may be out of date.

Sources (last checked October 1, 2026):

Visit Shapeways

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How to use this comparison

Start from the process, not the brand. If you already know you need SLS nylon or SLA resin, shortlist the services that list it. Our FDM vs SLA vs SLS guide helps you decide.
Get more than one quote. All six quote standard parts online. A marketplace shows several manufacturers at once; a print bureau gives you its own price. See how pricing works.
Count shipping and duties. Where a part is made affects delivery time and, across borders, import costs. Check the final price at checkout, not the headline part price.
Check your file first. A model with errors can be rejected or delayed. Run through our STL checklist before you upload.

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