Filament comparison

PETG vs ABS filament

Live prices from the stores FilaNexus tracks, side by side with what each material is good at, so you can pick the right one and pay the least for it.

Short answer: PETG and ABS cost about the same: a typical 1 kg spool is $18.99 for PETG and $18.99 for ABS, and the cheapest spools we track are $13.99 and $17.99. Choose PETG for functional and snap-fit parts, or parts that get wet. Choose ABS for cases and enclosures, or parts near heat, such as in a car.

PETG vs ABS price per kg

Single spools of about 1 kg, plus the cheapest way to buy 10 kg with bulk tiers and coupons applied.

	PETG	ABS
Cheapest 1 kg spool	$13.99/kg	$17.99/kg
Typical 1 kg spool	$18.99/kg	$18.99/kg
Cheapest 10 kg, per kg	$8.99/kg	$10.99/kg
Single spools tracked	8	7

PETG vs ABS: properties and print settings

	PETG	ABS
Strengths	tougher and less brittle than PLA glossy finish sticks well to the bed with little warping almost no smell while printing	good heat resistance tough and wear-resistant smooth finish with little stringing
Weaknesses	strings more than PLA bridges poorly absorbs moisture, so it needs drying	warps badly without an enclosure strong smell while printing, so ventilate shrinks as it cools, which costs accuracy
Best for	functional and snap-fit parts parts that get wet planters and outdoor-adjacent pieces	cases and enclosures parts near heat, such as in a car toys and hard-wearing parts
Heat resistance	medium	high
Outdoors	fair	fair — less UV-resistant than ASA
Nozzle temperature	230–260 °C	230–260 °C
Bed temperature	60–85 °C	90–110 °C
Enclosure	Not needed	Recommended
Moisture sensitivity	high	low
Difficulty	easy	medium

Material properties summarised from Simplify3D's PETG guide and ABS guide.

Cheapest PETG and ABS right now

PETG

ELEGOO PETG Pro 1 kg · ELEGOO — $13.99/kg
Anycubic PETG Translucent Mix & Match 1 kg (Clear) · Anycubic — $14.99/kg
Bambu PETG HF 1 kg · Bambu Lab — $18.99/kg

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ABS

OVERTURE ABS 1 kg · Overture — $17.99/kg
Bambu ABS 1 kg · Bambu Lab — $18.99/kg
Polymaker PolyLite ABS 1 kg · Polymaker — $18.99/kg

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PETG vs ABS questions

Is ABS more expensive than PETG?

PETG and ABS cost about the same: a typical 1 kg spool is $18.99 for PETG and $18.99 for ABS, and the cheapest spools we track are $13.99 and $17.99. In bulk, PETG drops to $8.99/kg and ABS to $10.99/kg when you buy 10 kg.

Which is easier to print, PETG or ABS?

PETG is rated easy and ABS medium. ABS needs an enclosure; PETG doesn't. Moisture sensitivity is high for PETG and low for ABS, so keep that spool dry.

Which handles heat better, PETG or ABS?

PETG has medium heat resistance and ABS has high. For outdoor use: PETG is fair; ABS is fair — less UV-resistant than ASA.

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Prices last checked Oct 1, 2026 · US prices in USD · shipping and sales tax not included. Always confirm the final price at the store before you buy.