3D Printing Cost in India & Kerala — Complete Price Guide 2026
How much does 3D printing actually cost in India? Short answer: ₹2.50–₹5.00 per gram at FOFUS, with a ₹199 minimum. This guide breaks down real per-gram rates for PLA, PETG and ABS, what typical projects cost, and how Kerala pricing compares to the rest of India.
3D Printing Price Per Gram in India (2026)
FOFUS publishes transparent per-gram pricing for custom 3D printing — no hidden setup fees, no surprise handling charges. Upload your STL, OBJ or STEP file at quote.fofus.in and you'll see the exact price instantly.
| Material | Price per gram | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | ₹2.50/g | Prototypes, figurines, display models, decor |
| PETG | ₹3.50/g | Functional parts, mechanical components, outdoor use |
| ABS | ₹5.00/g | Durable parts, automotive, engineering applications |
Minimum order: ₹199. This covers printer setup, slicing, post-processing and quality inspection. Small parts can be batched into a single print job to get the most out of the minimum.
Compared to typical Indian 3D printing bureaus
Most Indian service bureaus charge ₹5–₹15 per gram for FDM printing, with minimums of ₹300–₹1,000. FOFUS's ₹2.50/g PLA rate and ₹199 minimum are among the most competitive in India — made possible by our in-house printer farm across Thrissur district.
What Do Typical 3D Printing Projects Cost?
Prototypes & functional parts
A 100-gram PLA prototype costs about ₹250 at FOFUS. A PETG mechanical bracket of the same size costs ₹350. Engineering teams across Kerala use us for rapid prototyping iterations — print today, test tomorrow, revise the same week.
Figurines & gifts
Ready-to-finish 3D printed figurines cost ₹999 (10cm), ₹1,499 (15cm), ₹1,999 (20cm) and ₹2,999 (30cm). Custom figurines made from your photos are available through FOFUS Maker AI — upload a photo, get a 3D model, we print it.
Replacement parts & reverse engineering
Need a discontinued part? Combine services: our 3D scanning service (₹1,800/hour) digitises the original part, we model it, and print it in PETG or ABS. A typical replacement part (80–150 grams) costs ₹200–₹500 to print.
Small-batch production
For 10–100 units, 3D printing beats injection moulding on cost — no tooling required. At PLA ₹2.50/g, a 100-gram product costs ₹250 per unit with no mould investment. Moulds typically cost ₹50,000–₹5,00,000, so 3D printing is the clear choice for market testing and small batches.
3D Printing Cost Across Kerala Cities
| City | PLA rate | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Thrissur (home base) | ₹2.50/g | Same-day pickup / next-day delivery |
| Kochi / Ernakulam | ₹2.50/g | 1–2 day delivery |
| Kozhikode / Calicut | ₹2.50/g | 2–3 day delivery |
| Palakkad | ₹2.50/g | 1–2 day delivery |
| Kottayam | ₹2.50/g | 2–3 day delivery |
| Alappuzha | ₹2.50/g | 2–3 day delivery |
FOFUS runs printers in Karalam, Nadathara, Ollur and Irinjalakuda (all in Thrissur district), and ships anywhere in India. Read our city guide for 3D printing in Kochi, see the full 3D printing quotation guide, or upload your file to get an instant quote.
How to Get an Exact 3D Printing Price
1. Export your model as STL, OBJ or STEP (any CAD tool can do this)
2. Upload it at quote.fofus.in — the tool calculates volume and price instantly
3. Choose your material (PLA for display, PETG for function, ABS for durability)
4. Confirm — we print, post-process, quality-check and ship
5. No file yet? WhatsApp us at +91-98958-54640 — we can design, scan or reverse-engineer the model for you
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 AM – 7 PM IST.