CutList Optimizer

Free, with limits

Free panel cut-list optimizer

Free tier & pricing

Free browser optimizer for panel cutting layouts; a low-cost Pro tier removes limits and ads but the core tool is usable free.

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CutList Optimizer interface — free, with limits browser-based home design software

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The short answer

CutList Optimizer is a popular browser tool that arranges furniture/cabinet parts onto stock sheets to minimize waste, accounting for kerf, edge banding, and grain.

The facts

Pricing: Paid · Free, with limits
Free tier: Yes
Runs in browser: Yes
Platforms: Web
2D / 3D: No 3D
Learning curve: Moderate
Export formats: —

The catch

Browser only — no offline app.

Best for

Optimizing sheet-goods cuts for cabinets

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CutList Optimizer: questions, answered

Is CutList Optimizer free?

CutList Optimizer has a free tier, but with limits. Free browser optimizer for panel cutting layouts; a low-cost Pro tier removes limits and ads but the core tool is usable free. Paid plans start at Paid.

What platforms does CutList Optimizer run on?

CutList Optimizer is available on Web. It runs in any web browser with nothing to install.

Is CutList Optimizer easy to learn?

Moderate to pick up. Optimizing sheet-goods cuts for cabinets