Pricing
Plans for every stage of CNC work — hobby to production.
Join 2,000+ machinists using HelioCad
Maker
For hobbyist CNC owners and weekend warriors
billed monthly
- Full parametric, surface, and sheet metal modeling
- Full 3-axis CAM strategies
- Laser engraving & cutting (GRBL G-code)
- Full AI capabilities including Vision (50 requests/day)
- Unlimited projects (private + public)
- STEP, STL, G-code, DXF export
- LinuxCNC, Grbl, Mach3/4 controller support
- Basic toolpath simulation
Pro
For professional machinists and small job shops
billed monthly
- Everything in Maker, plus:
- 5-axis simultaneous CAM
- Industrial laser controllers (Ruida CO2 + EzCad galvo fiber)
- LightBurn (.lbrn2) interop export
- Unlimited AI operations (larger reasoning model)
- All controllers: Siemens 840D, Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Heidenhain
- Full 3D stock simulation + collision detection
- STEP, IGES, STL, G-code, DXF, Parasolid export
- Priority AI queue
Team
For production shops and multi-user teams
billed monthly
- Everything in Pro, plus:
- 2 user seats included ($19.99/mo per additional seat)
- Team collaboration, shared projects, review workflows
- Batch G-code generation (multi-part)
- Custom post-processor configuration
- Dedicated GPU queue
Maker plan users can add AI credits on heavy days: Boost 50 ($9) or Boost 150 ($19) — credits never expire.
How HelioCad Compares
AI-powered CAD/CAM at a fraction of the cost. No installs, no dongles, no annual lock-in.
| Feature | HelioCad Pro | Fusion 360 | Mastercam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-axis CAM | $29.99/mo | $155/mo | $10K+/yr |
| AI G-code generation | Included | No | No |
| Browser-based | Yes | Desktop only | Desktop only |
| 40+ CNC controllers | Yes | Limited | Post add-ons |
Works with Haas, DMG Mori, Mazak, Okuma, and 40+ controllers.
Frequently asked questions
What payment methods do you accept?
All major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and PayPal. Team plans can also be invoiced.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, cancel anytime from your account settings. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.
What are credit packs?
Maker plan users who hit the 50 requests/day cap can add Boost packs for heavy days: 50 extra AI requests for $9 or 150 for $19. Credits never expire.
How do Team plan seats work?
Team includes 2 user seats. Additional seats are $19.99/mo each. Each seat gets full Pro-level access plus team collaboration features.
Can I switch plans later?
Absolutely. Upgrade or downgrade at any time. When upgrading, you only pay the prorated difference for the remainder of your billing period.
What controllers do you support?
Maker plan supports generic G-code and popular hobby controllers (Grbl, LinuxCNC, Mach3/4). Pro and Team plans add Siemens 840D SL, Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Heidenhain, and custom post-processors.