Hobbyist and solo maker jobs
Plan occasional cuts for furniture, storage, or workshop builds without committing to paid software on low-frequency work.
Free Cut List Planning
Free Cut List Software for Panels, Sheets, and Board Cutting
CutOps runs in the browser with no installation. Guest access requires no account and includes up to 3 optimization runs in total with 50 panels per run.
A verified Free account raises those limits to 20 runs per month and 100 panels per run. Use core layout planning, kerf, per-part rotation locks, and metrics to prepare the job.
Some features are available only on paid plans.
Start With Clear Limits and Useful Output
A parts list alone does not show how rectangles fit on available stock. CutOps Guest and Free access combine core optimization, kerf, per-part rotation rules, metrics, and exports.
What the Free Plan Includes
The verified Free plan supports up to 20 optimization runs per month and 100 panels per run. Guest access has lower published limits and does not require an account.
A verified Free account includes CSV and PDF exports. Kerf, per-part rotation locks, utilization, and cut metrics are part of core planning.
Jobs You Can Plan on the Free Tier
Small shop trial before committing
Evaluate whether a dedicated cut list optimizer fits your workflow before choosing a paid plan — no credit card needed.
Quick quoting and pre-purchase planning
Estimate material quantities and sheet counts before buying stock with the core optimizer at no cost.
Continue Building Your Cut Planning Workflow
Build topical context from feature-specific workflows. Use these pages to compare optimization strategies, validate constraints, and move from planning to production release with fewer surprises.
Free Plan Questions
Is CutOps really free to use?
Yes. Guest access needs no account and includes 3 runs in total with up to 50 panels per run. A verified Free account provides 20 runs per month with up to 100 panels per run. Both include core layout planning.
What is the difference between the free plan and Pro?
Guest and Free access have trial or monthly run limits and panel-per-run limits. Pro removes those plan caps and adds material matching, grain-direction enforcement, advanced optimizer controls, cloud backup, and side-by-side strategy comparison.
Does the free plan require a download or installation?
No. CutOps runs entirely in the browser. There is nothing to install or update. It works on any machine with a modern browser.
Can I start with the free CutOps plan for this workflow?
Yes. You can start with core planning on the free plan.
Can I share this layout with teammates or production?
Yes. Export a PDF layout to share the plan without asking the recipient to open CutOps.
Start with Free Cut List Software
Open the CutOps workspace and run your first optimized cut list — no download, no account required to start.