Cut smarter,
save material
Professional 1D and 2D cutting optimization directly in your browser. Wood, glass, metal, plastic – any material.
How much will you actually save?
Drag the sliders — watch the savings in real time
Everything in one place
What competitors sell in separate tools — it’s all included here
2D Panel optimisation
Guillotine algorithm with rotation, grain direction, and multiple stock sizes. Typically 90%+ yield.
1D Linear optimisation
Bars, profiles, tubes, strips. First-Fit Decreasing with automatic off-cut recycling.
Off-cut inventory
Reusable off-cuts stored automatically. Next job pulls from inventory first. Set minimum size threshold to skip tiny scraps.
PDF, CSV, DXF export
Printable cutting plan as PDF. CSV for production lines. DXF for CNC machines and CAD software (Pro).
Material cost & optimization
Enter price per sheet. Switch between waste minimization and cost minimization mode. See exact material spend per job.
CSV import & material library
Import existing cut lists from Excel/CSV. Save frequently used materials to your library and load them with one click.
Panel label printing
Generate a printable label sheet for every cut part — name, dimensions, material, edge banding, and order info. Stick on parts in the workshop.
Edge banding calculator
Assign edge banding material to each edge of every part. Automatically calculates total edge banding length per material — shown in results and PDF.
Production progress tracking
Mark layouts as in-progress (yellow) or completed (green) directly in the cutting plan. Status persists across sessions — perfect for shop floor use.
Quotation export
Generate a professional PDF quotation with your company logo, customer info, itemised material costs, edge banding, cutting charges, and VAT.
Cutting sequence visualisation
Step-by-step animated cutting sequence in the SVG layout. Navigate forward/back or play automatically — ideal for following on a panel saw.
Company branding & custom fields
Your logo, company name, and tagline on every PDF export. Add up to 4 custom fields (customer, order number, notes) that appear on cutting plans and labels.
Your data never leaves your device
CutOptim runs entirely in your browser. No cloud processing, no tracking, no data harvesting.
Client-side only
All cutting calculations happen locally in your browser. Zero server calls for optimization.
No tracking cookies
We use Plausible Analytics — cookie-free, GDPR-compliant. No personal data collected.
Your projects, your device
Cut lists and project files are stored on your machine. We cannot see or access them.
GDPR & CCPA compliant
Full compliance with EU and California privacy regulations. Delete your account anytime.
Why CutOptim?
Compared to the best-known alternatives
| CutOptim Free | CutOptim Pro | CutOptim Business | Cutlist+ | optiCutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly runs | 3 | ∞ | ∞ | ~3/day | ∞ |
| Company logo on PDF | — | ✓ ★ | ✓ | — | — |
| Quotation PDF export | — | — | ✓ ★ | — | — |
| Panel label printing | — | ✓ ★ | ✓ | — | — |
| Edge banding calculator | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Panel (2D) support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linear (1D) support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Web-based (no install) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Desktop app (PWA) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Cost minimization mode | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Stock prioritization | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| First cut orientation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Min. offcut threshold | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Grain matching groups | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| PDF & CSV export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DXF / SVG export | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Progress tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Cutting sequence animation | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Cloud project saving | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Material library | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Custom text fields | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Team workspace | — | — | ✓ 3 | — | — |
| Multi-language support | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Dark mode | ✓ ★ | ✓ ★ | ✓ ★ | — | — |
| Price | Free | $6/mo | $19/mo | $7.99/mo | €9/mo |
★ = unique advantage on the market · Pro = available in Pro plan · Data based on publicly available features as of March 2026. CutOptim is our product.
Three steps to your cutting plan
Enter stock material
Enter the dimensions and quantity of your stock sheets or bars.
Add required parts
List the pieces you need to cut, manually or by CSV import.
Optimize & export
One click and your cutting plan is ready as PDF and SVG visualization.
Simple, transparent pricing
Try it free. Only pay when you really need more.
- ✓5 optimisations / month
- ✓5 projects / month
- ✓2D Panel + 1D Linear
- ✓SVG visualisation
- ✓PDF + CSV export
- ✓Off-cut inventory (20 items)
- ✓CSV import
- —Cloud project saving
- —Excel + DXF export
- —Custom company logo on PDF
- —Unlimited off-cut inventory
- ✓Unlimited optimisations
- ✓Unlimited projects
- ✓2D Panel + 1D Linear
- ✓SVG visualisation
- ✓PDF + CSV export
- ✓Unlimited off-cut inventory
- ✓CSV import
- ✓Cloud project saving
- ✓Excel + DXF export
- ✓Custom company logo on PDF
- ✓Priority support
- ✓Everything in Pro
- ✓3 team members included
- ✓Shared project workspace
- ✓Annual billing (save 17%)
Free calculators
Online tools for cutting planning and material estimation.
Board Cutting Calculator - Optimize Sheet & Panel Layouts
Free board cutting calculator to optimize panel layouts. Minimize waste, reduce costs, and generate precise cut lists for plywood, MDF, and sheet goods.
Cut List Optimizer - Generate Efficient Cutting Plans
Free cut list optimizer to plan efficient cutting layouts. Enter your parts list and stock sizes to generate optimized diagrams that minimize material waste.
Linear Cutting Calculator - Optimize 1D Bar & Pipe Cuts
Free linear cutting calculator for bars, pipes, profiles, and extrusions. Minimize material waste with optimized 1D cutting patterns for any stock length.
Expert guides
Tips, techniques, and best practices for cutting optimization.
1D vs 2D Cutting Optimization: Differences, Use Cases, and Algorithms
Understand the key differences between one-dimensional and two-dimensional cutting optimization, when to use each, and the algorithms behind them.
Best Free Cut List Software in 2026: Top Tools Compared
Compare the best free cut list optimization software available in 2026. Features, limitations, and which tool is right for your workshop or factory.
Cut List Optimizer vs Excel: Why Spreadsheets Fall Short
Compare dedicated cut list optimizers with Excel spreadsheets for material planning. Learn where spreadsheets fail and when you need real optimization.
What Our Users Say
Real feedback from woodworkers, glaziers, and manufacturers who use CutOptim daily.
I used to waste 15-20% of my plywood on every job. After switching to CutOptim, I consistently hit 5-7% waste. On a 40-sheet kitchen project, that saved me over £300 in material costs alone.
Been using CutOptim for six months on hardwood projects. Dropped my lumber waste from around 22% down to under 8%. That adds up fast when you're buying walnut and cherry by the board-foot.
The 2D panel optimizer handles our odd-shaped glass orders perfectly. We export the cut plan as PDF and hand it to our workshop — no more manual sketching on paper. Huge time saver.
I run a small millwork shop and material costs are everything. CutOptim paid for itself on the first month's subscription. The CSV export lets me pull the cut list into my quoting spreadsheet automatically.
Questions & answers
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