FabDigit vs Fictiv: which fits your part?
Both are engineering-led platforms that quote from CAD and produce in a vetted network. Fictiv sells a managed program with a program manager and multi-region sourcing; FabDigit puts more choice in the quote itself — 790 grades, 150+ finishes, 30 heat treatments, 4 inspection levels — with an engineer on every quote and a price-beat offer.
Side by side
Same rows for both. “Edge” names the side whose published fact is the stronger one on that row; “Even” means neither, or the two are not comparable on one line.
| Compared on | FabDigit | Fictiv |
|---|---|---|
| MaterialsEdge: FabDigit | 790 grades, all quotable790 grades with full datasheets in the Material Explorer — the largest published library of the platforms compared (Xometry 50+, Hubs 75+, Fictiv 45+); every grade quotable, tempers priced separately | 45+ CNC materials45+ CNC materials; 4,100+ material, process and finish combinations |
| Finishes & heat treatmentEdge: FabDigit | 150+ finishes · 30 heat treatments150+ finishes priced in the quote — anodize (Type II, hard Type III), chem film, passivation, electropolish, zinc / zinc-nickel / nickel / electroless nickel / chrome / tin / silver / gold plating, black oxide, phosphate, e-coat, powder coat, paint, Cerakote, PVD / CVD / DLC, blasting, brushing, tumbling, polishing, laser marking, PEM and helicoil hardware; 30 heat treatments (Q&T, H900–H1150, T6 / T651 / T73, carburize, nitride, induction, cryogenic, stress relief, anneal); 33 post-processes — all selectable per line | 28 CNC · 34 sheet finish options28 CNC and 34 sheet metal finish options in its quoting configurator (anodize, ENP, nickel, media blast, powder coat, chem film), as shown 2026-05-31 |
| Price policyEdge: FabDigit — price-beat offer on every FabDigit quote | Price-beat on every quoteInstant price with quantity breaks; lower quote for the same part? Send it — FabDigit can almost always beat it, and says so on every quote. No software or platform fee | Instant; 5 qty tiers; no match policyInstant price; up to five quantity tiers in one quote; DDP landed cost shown for US; no price-match statement |
| Design feedbackEven — both put a person on the part before release | Engineer reviews every quoteA FabDigit engineer reviews DFM on every quote before it is released — not an automated flag list, and not only on request | Pre-order DFMPre- and post-order DFM; dimensional inspection report free on every CNC part; FAI and PPAP optional |
| Inspection & certificatesEven — Fictiv includes a dimensional report free on CNC | 4 inspection levels · 8 certificates, per line4 inspection levels (standard, dimensional report, CMM, custom) and 8 certificates (CoC, material certs, traceability, DFARS US-melted, domestic material, hardware certs, ISO 9001 / AS9100 supplier) chosen per line in the quote; first-article inspection on every order | Free dimensional report; FAI, PPAP extraDimensional inspection report free on every CNC part; FAI, PPAP and APQP at additional cost |
| QuotingEven | Instant from CAD, engineer-checkedInstant quote from CAD (STEP, SLDPRT, IGES, X_T; DXF for flat patterns) with an engineer DFM review on every quote | Instant with AI DFMInstant quote with AI DFM; up to five quantity tiers compared in one quote |
| Minimum orderEven | None — 1 to 10,000+No minimum — single prototypes to 10,000+ parts | NoneNo minimum order quantity |
| Standard lead timeEven | 5–7 business days5–7 business days CNC; expedite on request | CNC 1–10 daysCNC 1–10 days; sheet metal 2–14 days |
| CNC toleranceEven | ±0.025 mm standard±0.025 mm standard; ±0.005 mm on critical features with grinding or wire EDM | ISO 2768-m without drawingISO 2768 medium without a drawing; as tight as ±0.0001" with a drawing on metals |
| ProcessesEven | CNC milling (3/4/5-axis) and turning, sheet metal (laser cutting, bending, welding, PEM hardware, finishing), injection molding (bridge and production tooling), 3D printing | CNC milling (3/4/5-axis), turning and EDM, injection molding, 3D printing, sheet metal, urethane and die casting, compression molding |
| CertificationsEdge: Fictiv — ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100D at company level | ISO 9001 partners; AS9100 / IATF on requestProduction partners hold ISO 9001:2015 (verified at onboarding); AS9100 / IATF 16949 work placed only with partners certified to that standard; FABDIGIT INC. itself is not ISO-certified | ISO 9001; partners AS9100D / 13485; no ITARISO 9001:2015; partners hold AS9100D, ISO 13485, IATF 16949; does not support ITAR |
| How parts are madeEven | US front end + vetted partner networkUS engineering front end (quoting, DFM review, program management, quality review) with a vetted ISO 9001 partner network in the US, Canada, Mexico and Asia; FABDIGIT INC. is the contracting party on every order | Managed network, US / MX / IN / CNManaged network — vetted partners in the US, Mexico, India and China with Fictiv program management; the producing partner is not disclosed |
| Ships toEven | US; international acceptedUnited States; international orders accepted (customer is importer of record, Terms §11.4) | US and Canada onlyUS and Canada only (Canada EXW); DDP landed cost shown up front for US orders |
Which one fits your part
Choose FabDigit when
- More materials, finishes and heat treatments in the instant quote. Fictiv lists 45+ materials and 28 CNC / 34 sheet metal finish options in its configurator. FabDigit instant-quotes 790 grades, 150+ finishes and 30 heat treatments per line.
- A lower price on the same drawing. FabDigit prints a price-beat offer on every quote; send the Fictiv quote for the same part and it is almost always beaten. Fictiv publishes no match or beat policy.
- Tighter standard tolerance. FabDigit holds ±0.025 mm standard and ±0.005 mm on critical features. Fictiv detects tolerances from the drawing and otherwise quotes to ISO 2768 medium.
- Inspection and certificates as line items. FabDigit lets you choose 4 inspection levels and 8 certificates (CoC, mill certs, traceability, DFARS) in the quote form. Fictiv includes a dimensional report and prices FAI, PPAP and APQP separately on request.
- Sheet metal that is more than cut-and-bend. Hems, welds, PEM hardware and any finish priced on one line with an engineer checking the flat pattern, plus CNC and injection molding on the same PO.
Choose Fictiv when
- A named program manager for a multi-site program. Fictiv assigns program management and sources across the US, Mexico, India and China with a landed-cost view. FabDigit gives one engineering contact from quote to delivery.
- ISO 13485 or AS9100D at company level. Fictiv holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS9100D itself. FabDigit’s partners hold ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 work goes only to certified partners.
- Urethane casting or die casting. Fictiv lists both; FabDigit covers CNC, sheet metal, injection molding and 3D printing.
FabDigit vs Fictiv — FAQ
Is FabDigit cheaper than Fictiv?
By policy, yes for the same part: FabDigit prints a price-beat offer on every quote and almost always beats a competing quote for the same part, quantity, material, tolerance and finish. Fictiv shows up to five quantity tiers with landed cost but publishes no match policy.
Does FabDigit have more materials than Fictiv?
Yes. Fictiv lists 45+ materials; FabDigit instant-quotes 790 grades with tempers priced, plus 150+ finishes and 30 heat treatments against Fictiv’s 28 CNC and 34 sheet metal finish options.
Fictiv or FabDigit for a hardware start-up’s first production parts?
Fictiv if you want a program manager running a multi-region supply chain. FabDigit if you want the widest material and finish choice priced instantly, an engineer on every quote, quality documents chosen per line, and a price that beats the competing quote — with one contact from quote to delivery.
Does FabDigit review DFM like Fictiv?
Yes. Both put a person on the part before it is released; FabDigit shows the instant price first and then a FabDigit engineer reviews DFM and the inspection plan on every quote.
Sources
- FabDigit — Company facts: fabdigit.com/trust/
- FabDigit — CNC machining: fabdigit.com/services/cnc-machining/
- FabDigit — Sheet metal: fabdigit.com/services/sheet-metal-fabrication/
- FabDigit — Material Explorer: fabdigit.com/materials/
- FabDigit — Pricing: fabdigit.com/pricing/
- FabDigit — Terms: fabdigit.com/legal/user-terms-conditions/
- Fictiv — CNC machining: fictiv.com/capabilities/cnc-machining-services
- Fictiv — Sheet metal: fictiv.com/capabilities/sheet-metal-services
- Fictiv — Quality: fictiv.com/quality
- Fictiv — Shipping locations: fictiv.com/help/getting-started/can-you-deliver-parts-to-my-location
- Fictiv — MISUMI acquisition: fictiv.com/articles/fictiv-officially-joins-misumi
Facts read from each company’s own public pages on September 13, 2026; FabDigit runs this site and is listed first. Prices are compared as published policy, not as one number — our sampled prices are in the CNC and sheet metal cost guides. Fictiv is described from its own public pages. Fictiv is not affiliated with FabDigit; its name identifies the service compared. Vendor names identify the services compared and belong to their owners. Out-of-date fact? sales@fabdigit.com.
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Same STEP file, instant price, 790 grades and 150+ finishes to pick from, an engineer’s DFM review, inspection and certificates chosen in the form — and if the other quote is lower, send it and FabDigit beats it.