FabDigit vs JLCCNC: which fits your part?
JLCCNC (JLCPCB group) machines in its own China factory at a published $5 starting price and ±0.05 mm, then ships internationally. FabDigit is a US company with a US engineering front end: 790 grades, 150+ finishes and 30 heat treatments instant-quoted, ±0.025 mm standard, an engineer on every quote, inspection reports and certificates chosen per line, and a price-beat offer on the landed quote.
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 | JLCCNC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not published |
| 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 | Not published |
| Price policyEven — JLCCNC publishes a $5 starting price; FabDigit beats the landed 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 | Published: CNC from $5Published starting prices: CNC from $5.00, sheet metal from $0.40 |
| Design feedbackEdge: FabDigit | 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 | Not published |
| Inspection & certificatesEdge: FabDigit | 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 | Not published |
| 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 from STEPInstant quote from a STEP/STP file |
| Minimum orderEven | None — 1 to 10,000+No minimum — single prototypes to 10,000+ parts | 1 unit |
| Standard lead timeEven — JLCCNC 3-day build plus international shipping | 5–7 business days5–7 business days CNC; expedite on request | 3-day build + shippingCNC 3-day build, sheet metal 2-day build, plus international shipping |
| CNC toleranceEdge: FabDigit — ±0.025 mm standard vs ±0.05 mm | ±0.025 mm standard±0.025 mm standard; ±0.005 mm on critical features with grinding or wire EDM | ±0.05 mmDown to ±0.05 mm |
| 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; sheet metal (laser, bending, welding); 3D printing (SLA, MJF, SLM, FDM, SLS) |
| CertificationsEdge: FabDigit — JLCCNC publishes none | 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 | Not published |
| How parts are madeEdge: JLCCNC — own 40,000 m² factory | 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 | Own China factoryOwn factory — 40,000 m² and 1,000+ CNC machines |
| Ships toEdge: FabDigit — no transit or import duties on US orders | US; international acceptedUnited States; international orders accepted (customer is importer of record, Terms §11.4) | 180+ countries |
| HeadquartersEdge: FabDigit — US contracting party, US front end | Dublin, California, USA | China (JLCPCB group) |
Which one fits your part
Choose FabDigit when
- A US contracting party and no import surprises. FABDIGIT INC. (California) is the party on every order, with a US engineering contact. JLCCNC ships from China: add transit and US import duties to the $5 starting price before comparing.
- Tighter standard tolerance. JLCCNC’s standard is ±0.05 mm (0.002") and tighter features need confirmation before ordering. FabDigit holds ±0.025 mm standard and ±0.005 mm on critical features with grinding or wire EDM.
- The material and finish menu is published — and large. JLCCNC does not publish its material list or certifications on jlccnc.com. FabDigit instant-quotes 790 grades with datasheets, 150+ finishes and 30 heat treatments per line.
- Quality documents you can specify. FabDigit offers 4 inspection levels and 8 certificates (CoC, mill certs, traceability, DFARS US-melted) chosen in the quote, with partners holding ISO 9001:2015. JLCCNC publishes no certifications.
- An engineer on every quote. JLCCNC publishes no DFM review. A FabDigit engineer reviews DFM and the inspection plan on every quote before release.
Choose JLCCNC when
- A hobby or maker part at the lowest published entry price. JLCCNC publishes CNC from $5 and sheet metal from $0.40 with a 1-unit minimum and instant quoting from STEP — a genuine floor for simple parts when China shipping and ±0.05 mm are acceptable.
- Shipping to 180+ countries. JLCCNC ships worldwide with the buyer as importer. FabDigit accepts international orders but is built around US delivery.
FabDigit vs JLCCNC — FAQ
Is FabDigit cheaper than JLCCNC?
Compare landed cost. JLCCNC’s published $5 starting price excludes international shipping and US import duties, and applies to simple parts at ±0.05 mm. FabDigit prints a price-beat offer on every quote: send the JLCCNC quote with shipping and duties for the same part, tolerance and finish and it is almost always beaten — with a US contracting party and quality documents included.
Does JLCCNC publish its materials and certifications?
Not on jlccnc.com as of the date on this page — the material list and certifications are not published. FabDigit publishes 790 grades with datasheets in its Material Explorer and states its quality system on its trust page: partners hold ISO 9001:2015, FABDIGIT INC. is the contracting party.
JLCCNC or FabDigit for a prototype?
JLCCNC for a simple hobby part where the $5 floor matters and ±0.05 mm plus China shipping are fine. FabDigit for engineering work: ±0.025 mm standard, any of 790 grades, finishes and heat treatment priced in the quote, an engineer reviewing the part, and inspection reports chosen per line — with no import handling on US orders.
Can I move a JLCCNC part to FabDigit?
Yes. Upload the same STEP file (and drawing); FabDigit prices it instantly, an engineer reviews DFM, and you select inspection reports and certificates in the form. Attach the JLCCNC quote with shipping to have the landed price beaten.
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/
- JLCCNC — Home: jlccnc.com/
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. JLCCNC is described from its own public pages. JLCCNC 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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