We created a list of the 40 great & cheap 3D printer kits available online. All 40 affordable 3D printers in this selection can be purchased for a price under $500 USD. We have added a link to the Amazon product page. If you’d like to know more about specific material properties, visit our 3D printing materials guide. Check our side menu for a quick overview of all the 3D printers listed on this page.
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AnyCubic i3 Mega 3D Printer ($284USD)
The AnyCubic i3 Mega 3D printer comes as a semi pre-assembled kit. In only three simple steps you assemble this 3D printer. With its aluminium frame it is a steady supports multi materials: PLA, Wood, HIPS, Polycarbonate and ABS. The 3D printer comes with an extruder hot-end with a straight through design. Its build volume is 210 x 210 x 205 mm. This Prusa 3D printer has a print speed of 100mm/s, a layer resolution of 100 microns and a layer thickness of 0.05-0.3 mm. The 3D printer is also equipped with n MK3 heated bed as well as a TFT touch screen with easy navigation and clear menu.
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FLSUN 3D Metal Frame Prusa i3 DIY Kit With Auto Leveling ($245USD)
This FLSUN 3D is a DIY kit and comes with a metal structure. The metal structure brings more stability and improves the printing accuracy. The model i3 printer comes with a better solution for limit switch position, easier to adjust and control. This printer’s filament compatibility: PLA ABS, PETG, Wood, PVA and Flexible Filaments. The build volume is 200 x 200 x 220 mm. This 3D printer comes with an auto bed leveling function and a heated print bed.
This 3D printer comes with a bunch of freebies. When buying the FLSUN 3D, you’ll get 1 kg (Roll) filament (either ABS or PLA), an MK2A heated bed, 8 GB SD Card, LCD control panel, SD card reader, one spare nozzle and one roll of masking tape.
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FLSUN 3D Metal Frame Kossel Delta DIY Kit ($250USD)
This FLSUN 3D printer also comes with a metal frame. The metal frame gives the printer more accuracy and stability. This particular 3D printer has a Delta frame that gives this 3D printer a massive build volume. To be precise, this printer has a build volume of 180 mm diameter and 300 mm in height. An upgraded feature is the automatic platform levelling and height detection included in the printer. The filament compatibility is: PLA without heated bed and Wood, Nylon, PVA and Flexible Filaments with heated bed. You can include a heated bed (and Switch Power) for an extra $20USD.
This FLSUN Delta also comes with some freebies included in the purchase. With buying this 3D printer you’ll get an 8 GB SD card, an LCD control panel, SD card reader, 40 meters of filament, one spare nozzle and one roll of masking tape.
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TEVO Tarantula DIY Kit ($239USD)
The TEVO Tarantula – Prusa i3 is a proven design with tens of thousands users all around the planet. All parts of this seventh generation model are open source and are part of the RepRap project. The build volume of this 3D printer is 200 x 200 x 200 mm and for an extra $50USD you can upgrade this to 200 x 280 x 200 mm. The Tarantula comes with an MK3 integrated aluminum plate and heated bed. What’s good to know is that for an extra $40USD you can add Automatic platform levelling and height detection to the kit.
The freebies included in the price are 2 rolls of filament, assembly tools, an 8 GB SD card and a USB 2.0 bundle.
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Anet A8 Prusa i3 DIY Kit ($184USD)
We start this list with the Anet A8 3D Prusa i3. Due to its price and features this is a very popular Prusa DIY kit. The print volume of this printer relatively large for its price and is 220 x 220 x 240 mm. The filament compatibility is: PLA, ABS, HIPS, WOOD, PVA, Nylon and Flex Filaments (With the optional MK8 Pro Metal Extruder that can be added for an extra $50USD). An MK3 – Integrated aluminum plate and heated bed is included and the chassis is an acrylic frame with threaded rods.
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Geeetech Premium Prusa i3 DIY Kit ($209USD)
The Geeetech Acrylic pro Prusa i3 3D printer is planned and developed by Shenzhen Getech Co., Ltd based on open source reprap Prusa i3. The 3D printer comes as a DIY kit with an acrylic construction to minimize the printers complexity. An improved feature of this Geeetech kit is the designed barrel of extruder. It now supports multiple filaments: ABS/PLA/Flexible PLA/WOOD.
Also, the GT1 extruder is replaced with MK8 extruder to provide smaller layers and higher resolution, improving the printing quality of 3D objects. The layer thickness is 0.1 mm and the layer resolution is 100 microns. The build volume of this Geeetech is 200 x 200 x 180 mm.
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Afinibot Creality Portable 3D Printer ($245USD)
The Afinibot Creality is a very light 3D printer. Weighing only 4.8 kg, it’s easy to carry. Its working power voltage is only 12V and can be easily used on the road and in a car. A true portable 3D printer. The bed is non heating and the nozzle is covered with metal making this 3D printer very child safe. The frame of the Mini 3D printer uses the newest V slot, which brings high accuracy and low noise printing. Filament compatibility is: PLA, Wood and Flexible Rubber. The build volume is 130 x 150 x 100 mm and the layer resolution is 100 microns. The printer comes with an LCD control screen in which you can also control settings for your printing speed and nozzle temperature.
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Anycubic Delta Rostock Kossel DIY Kit ($249.99USD)
This is a great Delta kit with a very sturdy frame with linear guides ensuring more stability and accuracy when printing. The Anycubic comes with a heated bed and an all in one Trigorilla mainboard. Its build volume is φ230×270 mm and it can handle a print resolution of 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm. With a maximum print temperature of 230°C and an all metal extruder, this Delta 3D printer is capable of printing with PLA, HIPS, PETG and ABS filament.
With the purchase of this Rostock Delta model you’ll get a roll of PLA filament, a spool handle and an SD memory card for free!
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Geeetech Prusa i3 X DIY Kit ($399USD)
The Geeetech Prusa i3 X has a sturdy piano-black laser-cut acrylic frame. This 3D printer kit comes with several improvements from the last model. The most important improvements are the print speed (now 100 to 400 mm/s) and the replacement of all printed parts with strong molded parts. The filament compatibility of this 3D printer is: filament supportable: PLA, ABS, Wood-Polymer, Nylon, flexible PLA and PVA. The build volume is 200 x 200 x 170 mm, the layer thickness is 0.05 mm and the layer resolution is 50 microns. This kit includes an MK2A Heated bed and an MK8 extruder type.
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Sintron Super Smart Prusa i3 DIY Kit ($220)
This Prusa i3 kit has an MK8 extruder, the latest MK3 heated bed 3mm aluminum PCB Board and a LCD 2004 controller with SD card designed to support totally off-line printing. The build platform is 200 x 200 x 270 mm, the layer thickness is 0.1 mm – 0.4 mm and the layer resolution is 100 microns. The filament compatibility of this printer is PLA and ABS. An LCD display and SD card reader is included in the kit.
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M3D 3D Printer ($299USD)
The M3D comes fully assemble and has a 4.5″ cube build volume. The filament compatibility is ABS, PLA, Nylon and the printer accepts standard 1.75mm filaments. A special feature is the Micro Motion Technology, a sensor system that measures and corrects position errors, providing intelligent positioning feedback for precision. The print height is 116mm (4.6″) and the base print area is 109mm x 113mm. The printer caries M3D software for an effortless, plug-and-play experience.
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Geeetech Dual Extruder Prusa i3 DIY Kit ($300USD)
This Geeetech i3 pro C DIY kit is a dual extruder 3D printer with a laser-cut acrylic frame. The printer supports five types of filament: ABS, PLA, Wood, Nylon and flexible PLA. You can choose between two colors (chassis), black or transparant and with this printer also comes the option to choose a specific nozzle size (0.3 mm, 0.35 mm, 0.4 mm or 0.5 mm). The build volume of this Geeetech is 200 x 200 x 180 mm, the layer thickness is 0.1 mm and the layer resolution is 100 microns. The kit includes an MK2A heated bed and the extruder type is MK8.
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Wanhao i3 Fully Assembled ($330USD)
The Wanhao Duplicator i3 comes as a fully assembled 3D printer. The build volume of this printer is (xyz) 200 x 200 x 180mm. It comes with an MK10 Single Extruder that has a recommended extruder temperature of 190-210°C ( maximum can be set to 260°C). Filament compatibility (1.75 mm in diameter) of this printer is: PLA, ABS, PVA, NinjaFlex, Nylon, LayWoo-D3, LayBrick, CopperFILL, BronzeFILL, MOLDLAY, Conductive, and more!
The Wanhao i3 comes with a heated bed and can work on software from Repetier (Opensource), Cura & Simplify 3D.
10 Ft of PLA Filament is included with the purchase of this 3D printer.
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Printrbot Play 3D Printer ($266USD)
You can choose this Printrbot to be delivered assembled or un-assembled. There won’t be a difference in the price. This metal construction 3d printer features a 100 x 100 x 130 mm build volume on an ultra-flat mic 6 aluminium print bed (not heated). The Printrbot’s Auto-Leveling Probe works with software to calibrate Z axis height. Instead of using motors to actually make the bed perfectly level, it uses software and the Z endstop (microswitch) to probe the bed, map the incline and print perfectly perpendicular to the surface even on a bed that isn’t level. The layer thickness is0.05 mm – 0.4 mm and the resolution is 50 microns.
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Solidoodle Press – Fully Assembled ($495USD)
The Solidoodle Press comes as a fully assembled 3D printer and has a fully enclosed frame able to print a volume of 203.2 x 203.2 x 203.2 mm. The printer is equipped with a heated bed with an aluminum and glass build plate. The Solidoodle can reach a layer thickness and resolution of 0.1 mm. The filament compatibility is ABS and PLA. The Soliprint software that runs on this printer makes it very easy to use and calibrate. It is also provided with an exhaust fan in the back which helps with easy venting out to your window.
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Geeetech Delta Rostock Mini G2s Dual Extruder DIY Kit ($390USD)
Compared to its predecessor, this G2 pro has two major merits, it looks better and it works better. The frame is made of high-quality aluminum and laser cut acrylic plates, making the printer more stable which ensures smoother printing, thus improving printing accuracy and speed. This Delta is powered by Geeetech’s newly designed control system GT2560 that supports 2 MK8 extruders (add the second extruder for an extra $30USD) . The kit includes auto-leveling and auto-calibration, aluminum plate + heated bed and supports filaments PLA, ABS, Nylon and Wood. With the dual extruder system you are able to print with two different materials or colors at the same time. The build volume is 170mm in diameter and 200 mm in height. The layer thickness is 0.1 mm and the layer resolution is 100 microns.
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Giantarm Me Creator 2.0 ($438USD)
The MeCreator 2 is an optimized and improved version based on the previous MeCreator bringing more exciting features. This desktop 3D printer has a half-opened and box-type design. The build volume is 160 x 160 x 160 mm. The high-quality steel chasis makes the printer firm and durable. The upgraded MK8 extruder whose feeding device uses double “V” design, can ensure stable and constant feeding. The heated bed can be heated up to 110℃, ensuring better adherence of filament.
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Sunhokey Reprap Prusa i4 DIY Kit ($439USD)
This is the latest Prusa version, the i4. It comes with an MK8 extruder (upgrade assembly), linear rail for XZY axis, 2020 aluminium and acrylic frame and an aluminium heated bed. The filament compatibility is: PLA, ABS, HIPS, WOOD, PVC, Nylon, PC and Flexible PLA. The build volume is 210 x 210 x 190 mm. The layer thickness is 0.1 mm- 0.5 mm and the layer resolution is 100 microns. This Sunhokey i4 has a print speed that varies between 40 to 100 mm/sec.
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Weistek Ideawerk Semi-Assembled 3D Printer ($439USD)
This sturdy but light weight metal frame 3D printer comes with a quick and simple assembly. It has a compact design fit for small space and traveling. The printer has an easy to use 3.5” HD touch-screen control panel, a build volume of 150 x 150 x 140 mm and a single nozzle print extruder.
Using an innovative algorithm to increase the quality of printed objects, the IdeaWerk can print with detailed precision at a 0.18 mm layer thickness. One roll of PLA filament is included.
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Geeetech Prusa I3 M201 DIY Kit ($468USD)
The M201 features the newly engineered 2-in-1-out switchable hotend, that feeds two filaments through one nozzle. This great new technology can work like a color palette, allowing you to create new colors in your print by blending color and gradients. The filament compatibility is ABS and PLA. The kit includes an aluminium heated bed with a build volume of 280 x 210 x 200 mm, which is pretty great! The layer thickness is 0.1 to 0.3 mm and the layer resolution is 100 microns. The printer is equipped with an MK8 extruder.
With the purchase of this kit, you’ll get a free spool holder.
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Afinibot Creality Pro Laser Engraving 3D Printer DIY Kit ($499USD)
To be honest, you can hardly call this Afinibot a DIY kit. There are only four parts that have to assembled after delivery, ensuring you an installation time of less than 10 minutes. It is also a very safe 3D printer. The working voltage is only 12V, it has a one-body heating bed and covered nozzle. The kit is equipped with the new MK10 extruder which supports more than 10 different types of printing materials. It also has a fairly large build volume of 210 x 210 x 210 mm. The layer height of this printer is 0.05 – 0.4 mm with a resolution of 100 microns.
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TRISTARBOT M1 Semi-Assembled 3D Printer ($435USD)
This 3D printer comes practically pre-assembled, you just need to install the platform with 4 screws and connect some plugs, then you are ready to print. This is a very affordable 3D printer for the price you are paying. It comes with a special extruder that easily loads and unloads filament and assures that you can print all flexible filament, including TPE, TPU, NinjaFlex, and flexible PLA. With its heated bed and a hotend that has a max temperature of 280 degrees-Celcius, you can print PLA, ABS, Nylon, HIPS, PETG and PC. The TRISTARBOT M1 has a build volume of 200x200x190 mm and can handle layer thickness of 0.02 mm to 0.3 mm.
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New Matter MOD-t Fully Assembled 3D Printer ($270USD)
This 3D printer is delivered to you all pre-assembled and ready to go out of the box. It is a very elegant model that only prints PLA and is safe to use because of its closed printing chamber. The closed chamber also reduces the noise. This makes it a great model for the classroom and/or around children. The MOD-t is WIFI enabled and lets you control the 3D printer fully from your computer, laptop and even smartphone. It has a relatively small print area of 150 x 100 x 125 mm. This 3D printer is designed for simplicity and reliability.
When you purchase this 3D printer, you will also get a free 0.5kg spool of New Matter pink PLA.
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Monoprice Select Mini Fully Assembled 3D Printer ($220USD)
The Monoprice Select Mini is a very popular 3D printer model. Because it now comes with a heated buildplate, you can print with a wide range of materials. It is a very compact and open model that won’t take up a lot of space on your desk. The Select Mini is shipped to you fully assembled so you don’t have to do any assembling yourself and it has already been calibrated in the factory. Monoprice has a great warranty plan of 1 year and they are known for good support. The build volume of this 3D printer is 120 x 120 x 120 mm and it uses filament with a 1.75 mm diameter.
The Monoprice Select Mini operates via Micro USB and also has an SD card reader and you’ll get an SD card with your purchase. You will also receive a complementary PLA filament spool so you start printing right away!
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Flashforge Finder Fully Assembled 3D Printer ($499USD)
With its price of $499USD this 3D printer just makes the list. It is a fully assembled plug and play printer with a 3.5 inch full color touch screen with easy operation. A 3D printer designed for beginners. It has a build volume of 140 x 140 x 140 mm and it can only print with PLA plastic (no heated bed). The layer resolution can be set from 100 micron to 500 micron. This is a very safe 3D printer to have around children/in class rooms.
With the purchase of the Finder you will also get a free spool of 600 gram PLA filament and a USB stick with useful information on it.
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Qidi Technologies X-One Fully Assembled 3D Printer ($399USD)
This 3D printer has already been calibrated before delivery and comes to your house fully assembled. It is a very easy to operate machine, even if you are at beginner level. The thick aluminium build frame (6mm) ensures a very steady printer during printing. With a build platform that can heat up to 110C, this printer can handle a wide range of materials. It has a 3.5 inch touch screen with surprisingly clear and easy operating software. It does have a relatively small build volume of 140 x 140 x 140 mm.
When you purchase this 3D printer, you will also get a complementary roll of PLA filament and SD card so you can start printing immediately.
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XYZprinting da Vinci mini Fully Assembled 3D Printer ($284USD)
This 3D printer is completely designed for ease of use. It is therefore no surprise that it is delivered fully assembled. The da Vinci mini streamlines its printing function through a single-button print design as well as providing different colored LEDs to indicate printing conditions. The software this 3D printer runs on is also designed to be very accessible. This makes the da Vinci mini a perfect printer to have at home for the whole family. It has a relatively small build volume of 150 x 150 x 150 mm. Do mind that this 3D printer has Data Rights Management (DRM) protection on its filament. You do get a free spool of PLA filament with your purchase.
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JGAurora Prusa i3 DIY Kit ($300USD)
This DIY kit based on the Prusa i3 model is a pretty sturdy one. It comes with an all metal frame and has a heated build plate. Therefore, this 3D printer can use a wide range of materials such as PLA, ABS, TPU, HIPS, Nylon. It is equipped with an MK8 extruder and a LCD 2004 panel & SD card reader. Because this 3D printer uses linear bearings and T-Type threaded rods, the Z-axes accuracy is drastically improved, the noise is reduced and the movements go smoother. The build volume is 200 x 200 x 180 mm and it can set a layer thickness of 100 micron to 300 micron. 
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Orion Motor Tech Transparant DIY Kit ($204USD)
This DIY model has a surprisingly large build volume of 220 x 220 x 240 mm. It also comes with a heated aluminum build plate, has a lightweight acrylic frame and is provided with an MK8 extruder. You can print materials ranging from PLA to ABS with this model. It is a simple but sturdy DIY kit available for a very reasonable price. With the purchase you will also get a filament spool holder.
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WEEDO M2 3D printer ($499USD)
With its price of $499 USD this 3D printer model just makes the list. The WEEDO M2 has some pretty cool features. This desktop 3D printer is equipped with particle filtration module with a filtration fineness up to 0.08um. When the printer finished its print, it will automatically shut down. It has a three point levelling build plate and a fully enclosed printing area for you to regulate temperatures during printing. The model itself is simple and clean. It has easy to use software that doesn’t overcomplicate things. The LCD screen displays everything you need to know.
Along with the purchase you will get an SD card with software and manual, SD to USB card reader, USB cable, a heavy duty filament holder, a full 1Kg. spool of PLA+ filament, a hobby knife with tweezers, some spare cables and an assortment of tools.
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Nice 3d printers under $500 are given here. Anyone who want to buy can gothrough this article and choose which one is suitable for him. Recently I took 3d printing service from Iannone 3D, which is a New Jersey based Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing Service Bureau. Thanks for sharing this list of printers.
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None of these print at 10 microns. This is the minimal acceptable to produce models for production, from Lego parts to figures.