About Filament Price Tracker
Filament Price Tracker was born out of a simple need: to spend less time hunting for deals and more time printing. As 3D printing enthusiasts, we know how quickly the cost of consumables can add up when you're running multiple machines or working on large-scale projects.
Our Mission
Our goal is to provide a streamlined, data-driven tool that monitors filament pricing in real-time across multiple retailers, calculating the true cost per kilogram so you can compare value instantly without the manual legwork.
We currently track listings from Amazon with more retailers being added over time. As the platform grows, expect broader coverage across the major filament suppliers the community actually buys from.
More Than Just Prices
Knowing the cheapest price per kilogram is only half the equation. Buying the wrong filament for the wrong application wastes both money and time. That's why we've built out a library of practical filament guides written from real printing experience, not recycled spec sheets.
Our guides cover the materials you'll actually encounter: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, and TPU. Each guide walks through optimal print settings, drying and storage best practices, common failure modes, and the real-world applications each material is best suited for. Whether you're a first-time printer trying to understand why your PLA is warping, or an experienced maker deciding between ABS and ASA for an outdoor enclosure, the guides are written to be genuinely useful.
What is PLA Filament?
Settings, uses, drying time, and best brands.
What is PETG Filament?
Stronger than PLA with better heat resistance.
What are ABS & ASA Filaments?
High-strength and heat-resistant. Requires an enclosure.
What is TPU Filament?
Flexible, rubber-like, great for cases and gaskets.
Who Built This
This tool was built by a hobbyist who got tired of manually checking retailer websites every time a spool ran low. With 3D printers running regularly and a growing collection of materials, tracking prices by hand stopped making sense. The tracker started as a personal script and grew into a full platform from there.
The filament guides are written from personal printing experience, not copied from manufacturer spec sheets. The settings, tips, and warnings come from real trial and error, including a few ruined prints along the way.