Glowforge Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

Glowforge sells desktop laser cutters and engravers for crafters, small businesses, and schools. The line has several models, and the price rises with the size and power of the machine. The accessories you need for safe use can add to the total.

The prices below come from Glowforge's own shop pages. Shop pages show promotions, so a price can change when a sale starts or ends. Confirm the figure on the product page before you order.

The Glowforge Spark is the entry model at $899. The Aura is listed at $999, and the shop page shows it as a sale price with a higher regular price above it. They sit at the lower end of the range, so they are the usual starting point for hobby projects.

A sale price is not the same as a permanent price. If you are planning around the Aura, check whether the discount is still active, since the regular price is higher.

The Plus is $2,249 and the Pro is $2,999 on the shop pages. These are the higher priced machines in the lineup. The shop pages also refer to certified rebuilt units, which Glowforge sells with different terms than new machines, and referral offers that reduce the price for some buyers. Read those terms before comparing.

A laser cutter needs ventilation. Glowforge sells filters so the machine can run indoors without a vent hose, and the filter is a separate purchase.

The Craft Laser Filter, at $399, is listed for the Spark and the Aura. The Performance Laser Filter, at $1,295, is listed for the Plus and the Pro. Shop pages also mention free replacement cartridges with some filter purchases, so the details can change.

The machine price is only the first line of the budget. Sheet materials, replacement filters, and the time you spend learning the software all count toward what a laser cutter really costs to run. A cheaper model may be the right choice if you make occasional gifts, while a business that sells products may value a different machine for reasons that have nothing to do with the sticker price. Think through your expected output before you compare models.

• The model. Spark and Aura cost less than Plus and Pro.
• The filter. If you do not have a way to vent fumes outdoors, the filter is part of the real cost.
• Materials. Wood, acrylic, leather, and other sheets are bought separately, and the price depends on the type and supplier.
• Warranty and service terms, which differ between new and rebuilt units.
• Promotions and referral offers, which can lower the price for a limited time.

Decide what you plan to cut and how often. Check the working area against the size of your projects. Think about where the machine will sit and how you will handle fumes, since that decides whether you need a filter. A laser cutter is not a toy, so read the safety instructions and consider the space around it.

Compare the total, not just the machine. Add the filter, a starter supply of materials, and any software or subscription costs the shop lists.