What file formats does MakerSuite 3D support?

MakerSuite 3D supports KiCad (.kicad_pcb), Gerber (RS-274X .zip/.gbr), Eagle (.brd), EasyEDA (.json), and Altium (.PcbDoc) files.

Is MakerSuite 3D free to use?

Yes, MakerSuite 3D is completely free. No signup, no installation, and no file upload limits.

Are my PCB files uploaded to a server?

No. All file parsing happens entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

Does it support 3D component models?

Yes. Over 116 realistic STEP 3D models are loaded from CDN, and you can upload custom STEP files for missing parts.

Can I export the Bill of Materials?

Yes. You can export BOM as CSV or TSV, with LCSC, DigiKey, and Mouser supplier columns included.

Can I compare BOM prices across suppliers?

Yes. MakerSuite 3D searches LCSC, DigiKey, and Mouser for real-time pricing and stock. You can compare unit prices, MOQ, and availability across all three suppliers side by side.

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Compare PCB Component Prices — LCSC vs DigiKey vs Mouser

April 4, 2026 Compare PCB component prices across LCSC, DigiKey, and Mouser

Stop Searching Three Websites Separately

MakerSuite 3D automatically searches LCSC, DigiKey, and Mouser for every component in your BOM. See prices side-by-side, find the cheapest option, and export your optimized BOM in one click.

How Supplier Search Works

When you open the BOM panel, MakerSuite 3D extracts component values, footprints, and manufacturer part numbers from your PCB file. It then queries all three suppliers simultaneously, scoring and ranking results by relevance.

Supported Suppliers

LCSC / JLCPCB — Lowest prices for JLCPCB assembly, huge catalog of SMD components
DigiKey — Premium selection with detailed specifications and datasheets
Mouser — Wide inventory with manufacturer-direct pricing

Cross-Matching Technology

When one supplier returns a manufacturer part number (MPN), MakerSuite 3D automatically searches other suppliers for the same MPN. This ensures you compare the exact same component across all vendors.

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BOM Features

Cost pie chart — see which component types consume your budget
Price comparison — find the cheapest supplier for each line item
Stock availability — check inventory across all three suppliers
Datasheet links — access PDF datasheets directly from DigiKey and Mouser
EOL alerts — spot discontinued components before ordering
CSV/XLSX export — download your BOM with supplier data included

Optimal Purchase Calculation

MakerSuite 3D calculates the total cost across all suppliers and highlights the cheapest option for each component. The green checkmark badge shows the optimal purchase recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which suppliers are compared?

LCSC (JLCPCB), DigiKey, and Mouser are searched simultaneously with real-time pricing, stock levels, and datasheet links.

How does cross-matching work?

When a part is found on one supplier, its manufacturer part number (MPN) is automatically used to search other suppliers for the exact same component.

Can I export pricing data?

Yes. Export your complete BOM as CSV or XLSX with supplier pricing, stock availability, datasheet links, and optimal purchase recommendations.

Is the pricing data real-time?

Yes. Prices and stock levels are fetched live from each supplier's official API at the time of search — no cached or outdated data.

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