How Much Is A CNC Router Machine? Entry-level CNC routers for hobbyists can cost as little as $1,000 to $3,000. A desktop CNC router can range from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on its capabilities. High-end routers can cost anywhere up to $150,000.

In explaining what each cutting machine is we've come to our first difference; CNC cutting is achieved through friction, while laser cutting is achieved through heat. This difference is the most crucial, as it helps to set each machine apart and gives them each a number of unique areas where they thrive.

A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine which typically mounts a hand-held router as a spindle which is used for cutting various materials, such as wood, composites, metals, plastics, glass, and foams.