Hobbyist and solo maker jobs
Plan occasional cuts for furniture, storage, or workshop builds without committing to paid software on low-frequency work.
Cut Optimization
Free Cut List Software for Panels, Sheets, and Board Cutting
CutOps is free cut list software that runs in the browser. No installation, no account required to start. Open the workspace, add your parts and stock, and get an optimized layout in minutes.
The free plan includes full core planning — kerf, grain direction, utilization metrics, and four export formats. Most shops start on the free plan and stay there until volume justifies upgrading.
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Why Free cut list software matters
Free cut list tools are often limited to basic nesting without constraint support. CutOps is free and includes kerf, orientation constraints, and side-by-side strategy comparison — features that usually require paid software.
What the Free Plan Includes
The free plan supports up to 10 optimization runs per day and up to 300 panels per run. That covers most one-off and small batch jobs without restriction.
Exports in JSON, CSV, PNG, and PDF are available on the free plan. Kerf, grain direction, and cut count metrics are included in every run.
Free cut list software: common use cases
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, using a full optimizer at no cost.
Related guides for Free cut list software
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 cut list software FAQ
Is CutOps really free to use?
Yes. The free plan is fully functional with no trial period and no credit card required. You can run up to 10 optimizations per day with up to 300 panels each, and export in all four formats.
What is the difference between the free plan and Pro?
The free plan caps daily runs and panel count per run. Pro removes both limits and adds advanced optimizer controls 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.
Start with Free Cut List Software
Open the CutOps workspace and run your first optimized cut list — no download, no account required to start.