Find the true cost
Bring materials, waste, energy, labour, machine time, packaging and selling fees into one calculation.
Built by a maker, for makers
Stop guessing.
Price with confidence.
Maker OS turns materials, electricity, labour, machine time, fees and overheads into a price you can trust — and profit you can actually see.
Layer & Light · Maker OS
Know your numbers.
Instant digital download
£9.99
One workbook.
A clearer business.
Enter your real costs once, price 3D prints and laser work consistently, and see which products deserve more of your time.
- 3D-print and laser pricing calculators
- Material, waste, labour and electricity costs
- Marketplace fees, packaging and postage
- Margin, break-even and profit per machine hour
- Product database, orders, stock and expenses
- Dashboard, instructions and built-in help
Microsoft Excel workbook plus four supporting PDF guides. No subscription. No macros.
Buy securely on EtsyMade to answer the hard questions
Price the work.
Protect the profit.
Maker OS is designed to replace rough guesses with repeatable decisions you can explain and defend.
Choose a price
Test the price against your target margin and see the effect of every change before you list the product.
See what earns
Compare products by profit and profit per machine hour, so production time goes where it matters.
No subscriptionOne purchase, no monthly charge
No macrosTransparent Excel formulas
Instant downloadAccess through Etsy after purchase
Supporting guidesInstructions and practical help included
Maker OS questions
What you need
to know.
Straightforward software, designed to help rather than create another system to manage.
Read all FAQsWhat software do I need?
Maker OS is supplied as a Microsoft Excel workbook. You will need a compatible version of Excel to use it as intended.
Does it work for both 3D printing and laser work?
Yes. It includes dedicated calculations for both processes, plus shared business, order, expense and stock tools.
Is there a monthly fee?
No. Maker OS is a one-off digital purchase with no subscription.
Is this a physical product?
No. Maker OS is a digital download. Nothing is posted to you.
Ready when you are
Know the cost.
Choose the price.
Download Maker OS through Etsy and start replacing guesswork with a clearer view of every product.