Makerate vs LayerMath
Both tools do the same core job: stop you underpricing 3D prints. The difference is where they're pointed. LayerMath is built UK-first with Etsy shop sync and a long list of cost inputs. Makerate is built for US sellers — Schedule C, marketplace fees and USPS shipping — and carries the job past the price into a branded quote, customer approval and an invoice.
| Feature | Makerate | LayerMath |
|---|---|---|
| Free price calculator without an account | ||
| Built around US tax and fees (Schedule C, USPS, USD) | UK-first (HMRC, Ofgem) | |
| Per-colour filament tracking for AMS / multi-material | ||
| Branded shareable quote links | Free plan included | Paid plans |
| Customer approval on the quote page | ||
| Invoicing with Stripe Connect | Pro | |
| Customer records and spend tracking | Pro | |
| Etsy shop sync | ||
| STL upload | ||
| Entry paid price | $9/mo ($7.50 annual) | £5/mo |
Pick LayerMath if…
Your shop lives on Etsy and you want the listing sync, or you're pricing in pounds against UK energy rates.
Pick Makerate if…
You sell in the US, run multi-colour prints, and want the quote your customer sees — and the invoice they pay — to come out of the same numbers you priced with.
Comparison based on publicly available information about LayerMath. Details change — tell us at hello@makerate.app if something here is out of date.