PLA filament price per kilogram: 5 brands compared (October 2026)

Five PLA spools normalised to price per kg on 2026-10-15: from $19.99/kg to $24.90/kg, with source and date for every number.

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    The sticker price of a spool hides its weight: 0.75 kg, 1 kg and 2 kg spools sit side by side in the same shop. This comparison normalises five PLA offers to price per kilogram and records where and when each price was checked.

    Key findings

    • Cheapest per kilogram on 2026-10-15: Brand A at $19.99/kg.
    • Most expensive: Brand E at $24.90/kg, 25% more than the cheapest.
    • The lowest sticker price (Brand D) is not the lowest price per kilogram because the spool holds only 0.75 kg.

    How we compared

    Prices are list prices in USD including VAT, excluding shipping, taken from one retailer per brand on the date shown. We did not buy or test these spools for this article; quality is covered in our lab tests. Prices change often: check the date before relying on a number.

    Price per kilogram

    BrandPriceSpool weightPrice per kgSourceChecked
    Brand A$19.991 kg$19.99Retailer listing (sample)2026-10-15
    Brand B$22.501 kg$22.50Retailer listing (sample)2026-10-15
    Brand C$39.992 kg$20.00Retailer listing (sample)2026-10-15
    Brand D$16.490.75 kg$21.99Retailer listing (sample)2026-10-15
    Brand E$24.901 kg$24.90Retailer listing (sample)2026-10-15
    Table 1. PLA 1.75 mm, standard colours, prices checked 2026-10-15. Price per kg = price / spool weight.

    Limitations

    • One retailer per brand; other shops and sales can differ.
    • Shipping and regional taxes are excluded.
    • Price says nothing about dimensional accuracy or strength; see the lab tests.

    References

    1. Retailer product listings, checked 2026-10-15 (sample, no real sources)

    How to cite

    Sample Author (2026). PLA filament price per kilogram: 5 brands compared (October 2026). Horizon Test Lab. https://horizontestlab.com/en/pla-filament-price-per-kg/

    Disclosures

    • Analysis and writing assisted by AI; data and conclusions verified by the author.
    • No affiliate links. The site receives no payment from the brands listed (sample statement).
    • Featured image: Photo: Creative Tools, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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