Price Comparison
Prices checked on Mar 1, 2026
Looking for alternatives? Xometry quoted $118.10 all-in for our benchmark CNC bracket. Four other platforms also provided instant quotes, with estimated delivered costs ranging from ~$100 (RapidDirect) to ~$167 (eMachineShop). The cheapest alternative requires accepting international shipping from China.
| Platform | Raw Quote | Est. Delivered | vs Xometry | Confidence | Origin | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RapidDirect | $65.55 | ~$112.00 | -$6.10 less | medium | China (Shenzhen) | Standard - 5 business days |
| SendCutSend | $150.54 | $150.54 | +$32.44 more | high | US | Default lane (arrives Mar 5) |
| Hubs(EUR 141.66) | $151.58 | ~$151.58 | +$33.48 more | medium | Global network (cross-docks in Amsterdam and Chicago) | Standard - 14 business days |
| eMachineShop | $166.81 | $166.81 | +$48.71 more | high | US | Standard - 20 days |
Four other platforms provided instant CNC quotes: RapidDirect ($65.55 raw, ~$100–125 delivered from China), Hubs (~$152 delivered, global network with DDP terms), SendCutSend ($150.54, US-based), and eMachineShop ($166.81, US-based).
By raw quote, yes ($65.55 vs $118.10). But RapidDirect ships from China with shipping and customs extra. The estimated delivered cost is $100–125 vs Xometry's $118 all-in. The gap is real but much smaller than sticker prices suggest, and you trade speed (8–15 days vs 3–5 days) and accept international shipping risk.
SendCutSend ($150.54, shipping included, ~4 day delivery) and eMachineShop ($166.81, shipping included) are both US-based with straightforward all-in pricing. They're more expensive than Xometry but avoid any international shipping or customs considerations.
Xometry's $118 quote bundles part cost, platform margin (~20%), shipping, and customs into one price. Chinese manufacturers like RapidDirect quote only the part cost ($65.55), which is lower because of lower manufacturing costs, but the buyer handles shipping ($25–40) and customs ($10–20) separately.
Yes, Xometry offers a public API for programmatic quote and order workflows. None of the alternatives we tested (RapidDirect, Hubs, SendCutSend, eMachineShop) document comparable public APIs. This makes Xometry uniquely suited for automated procurement workflows.
It depends on your use case. Use Xometry or online platforms when you need: an instant quote without sales calls, a first prototype from a new design, a capability your local shop doesn't have, or an automated quoting workflow. Use a local shop when you have ongoing production work, need frequent design iterations, or have an existing relationship — local shops often quote better on volume and build tighter working partnerships. For recurring parts, a local shop relationship often beats any online platform on price.
SendCutSend and eMachineShop both provide instant CNC quotes and ship from within the US (no customs, no international shipping delays). SendCutSend delivered in ~4 days at $150.54 all-in. eMachineShop quoted $166.81 with free ground shipping but a 20-day lead time. Both are more expensive than Xometry but offer full cost transparency for US buyers.
RapidDirect's sticker advantage (raw quote $65.55 vs Xometry $118.10) looks large, but after adding estimated international shipping ($25–40) and US customs duties ($10–20), the estimated delivered cost is $100–125. That's still $0–18 cheaper than Xometry all-in — a real but modest saving. Factor in longer lead time (8–15 days vs 3–5), time zone overhead, IP exposure risk, and the uncertainty of US-China tariff schedules before deciding. For one-off prototypes with no IP sensitivity and 10+ day lead time tolerance, RapidDirect is likely the cheapest delivered option.
Hubs quotes in EUR for all regions. Our benchmark bracket was €141.66 total (€125.66 part + €16 shipping, DDP terms — delivered duty paid, all-in). At the March 2026 exchange rate (~$1.07/EUR), this converts to approximately $151.58 USD — more expensive than Xometry's $118.10 but with similar all-in DDP delivery terms. The EUR/USD rate fluctuates, so always convert at the current rate on your quote date.