FormHub vs Xometry for CNC in Europe
Xometry Europe is a large digital marketplace with instant quoting and access to thousands of manufacturers. FormHub is a smaller Belgian contract partner built around CNC orders for Benelux and European teams. The useful question is not which logo is “better”, but which operating model fits your order.
- Instant estimate from a STEP file
- Fixed price usually within 24 hours, at the latest within 2 working days
- One Belgian contract, invoice and point of contact
- CNC from one prototype to 5,000+ pieces
- Dutch, French and English service
- 5,000+ manufacturing suppliers
- Very broad process and material catalogue
- Mature instant-quote configuration workflow
- Published inspection-report options
- Useful scale for multi-process procurement
Verdict
Xometry is the stronger fit when breadth, global capacity and self-service configuration matter most. FormHub is the more focused choice for a Benelux CNC buyer who wants one Belgian company to own the quotation, delivery and follow-up from prototype through series.
| Criterion | FormHub | Xometry |
|---|---|---|
| Operating model | Belgian contract partner; FormHub owns the result | Marketplace matching orders to 5,000+ suppliers |
| Getting a price | Instant estimate; fixed price usually within 24 h, latest 2 working days | Instant AI quote for supported configurations; project quote path for high volume |
| CNC order size | 1 prototype to 5,000+ pcs; series discount from 10 | Publishes prototype-to-high-volume capability |
| Inspection documentation | Agreed per order with one accountable contact | Optional reports, including paid measurement and CMM reports |
| Fastest stated delivery | 10 working days to Belgium is the fastest realistic promise | Varies by process, configuration and chosen quote |
FAQ
- Does Xometry manufacture the parts itself?
- Xometry describes itself as a marketplace and routes orders to its manufacturing supplier network. The supplier is selected through its platform.
- Is FormHub always cheaper than Xometry?
- That cannot be claimed without quoting the same part, quantity, material, finish and delivery date on both platforms. Compare the final scope and documentation, not an unsupported percentage.
- Which is better for CNC series in the Benelux?
- Xometry offers greater network scale. FormHub offers a single Belgian contract, local-language follow-up and one route from an initial part to repeat series. The better choice depends on whether network breadth or accountable local follow-up matters more.