3D Printing Services Are Losing $852/Year
on Invoicing Software

{{competitor_names}}: $71/month. Every month. Forever.
Helix: $279. Once. You own it.

See What You're Losing
"Canceled QuickBooks after 2 years. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Should have switched sooner."
— Verified 3D printing operator, Helix customer
Quick Answer: 3D Printing Services typically spend $852/year on invoicing subscriptions ({{competitor_names}}). Helix includes invoicing as part of a $279 one-time purchase — or $99 today and two more payments. You also get scheduling, CRM, invoicing, time tracking, and full accounting. Break even in {{breakeven_months}} months. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Sound Familiar?

You're running 3 printers simultaneously. Printer 1 is doing a 14-hour cosplay helmet, Printer 2 is running 20 miniatures for a board game customer, and Printer 3 just failed 8 hours into a 12-hour print — $4 in filament and 8 hours of machine time gone. The cosplay customer wants a quote for 4 more pieces. The miniatures customer wants to know if you can do 100 more at a volume discount. Your per-print cost calculation is a guess at best.

The Damage

Your monthly SaaS rent $71/mo
Annual drain $852/yr
3-year cost (11.4% SaaS inflation) $2,858
Hours of your work to pay for it {{hours_of_work}} hours/year

That's {{hours_of_work}} hours a year — just to pay for software you don't even own.

Your subscriptions have cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

You Own Your FDM and/or resin 3D printers.
Why Rent Your Software?

You wouldn't rent a FDM and/or resin 3D printers. You bought it once. You own it.

FDM and/or resin 3D printersFilament and resin inventoryPost-processing tools (sandpaper, paint, UV cure)Design software (Fusion 360, Blender)

So why are you renting your invoicing? Your scheduling? Your accounting?
$71/month. Every month. Forever. That's not a tool — that's a tax.

The Math

What 3d printing services typically pay — shown first so you see the real picture:

QuickBooks $55/mo ($660/yr)
Wave $16/mo ($192/yr)
Your annual SaaS rent $852/yr
3-year total (with inflation) $2,858
Helix — one-time, own forever $279
or 3 × $99
You keep $2,579 over 3 years
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee. If Helix doesn't save you $500 in year one, full refund.
"I was paying $71/month and didn't even realize it until I did the math. Helix paid for itself in the first two months."
— 3D printing operator business owner

The Real Cost

Median income for 3d printing services: $28,000/year
Your SaaS subscriptions: $852/year
That's 1.8% of every dollar you earn — just on software you don't own.

Helix is $279 once — 1.0% of median 3D printing operator income. Pay it once, keep the other 1.8% forever.

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What You Get for $279

You came here for invoicing. Here's the surprise:

Invoicing ★

Create professional invoices, track payments, and manage accounts receivable — the reason you're here.

Invoice Creator

Professional invoices, payment tracking, automatic reminders.

Scheduler

Online booking, calendar sync, appointment reminders.

CRM

Client database, notes, follow-ups, rebooking automation.

Task Manager

Job tracking, to-do lists, recurring tasks.

Financial Suite (SIMPL)

P&L, expense tracking, revenue, tax prep — like QuickBooks but you own it.

All of this. $279. Once. Own it like you own your FDM and/or resin 3D printers.

FAQ

Is Helix actually built for 3d printing services?

Yes. The invoicing is designed for 3d printing services who need to . Plus you get scheduling, CRM, and full accounting — tools most 3d printing services end up needing anyway. $279 total.

$279 seems like a lot upfront.

It's $7.75/month spread over 3 years. You're paying $71/month now for subscriptions — that's $2,858 over 3 years. Helix is $279 total. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions asked. If Helix doesn't save you $500 in year one, we give you your money back.

Can I switch from QuickBooks?

Yes. Export your data as CSV, import into Helix. Most 3d printing services are fully switched in 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you're confident.

What about updates?

Included forever. We ship updates regularly. You bought it — you get improvements. That's how owning things works.

How does Helix survive without monthly fees?

Same way any product business works. $279 x enough customers = a real business. We're not VC-funded. No investors demanding we "maximize recurring revenue." We just make a tool people want to own.

3D Printing Services are switching every week.

You're not the only one who's tired of renting.

"I own my FDM and/or resin 3D printers. I own my truck. Now I own my business software. $279 and done. Best business decision this year."
— 3D printing operator business owner, Helix customer

Stop Losing $852/Year

$2,858 over 3 years in subscriptions. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Helix — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

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