Vectric Trial

Free trial only

CNC design and carving for woodworkers

Free tier & pricing

Self-serve fully-functional trial (download as guest) that blocks saving toolpaths and some exports; full use requires a paid one-time license.

Last verified Jun 23, 2026. Report a change →

The short answer

Vectric's Cut2D, VCarve, and Aspire are popular CNC design tools for furniture, cabinet parts, and decorative carving. The free trial is fully functional except for saving toolpaths.

The facts

Pricing
Paid · Free trial only
Free tier
No
Runs in browser
No
Platforms
Windows
2D / 3D
Good 3D
Learning curve
Moderate
Export formats

The catch

  • Desktop install only — no browser version.

Best for

Designing CNC-carved furniture components

Vectric Trial: questions, answered

Is Vectric Trial free?

Not really — Vectric Trial offers a free trial rather than a lasting free tier. Self-serve fully-functional trial (download as guest) that blocks saving toolpaths and some exports; full use requires a paid one-time license. After the trial it costs Paid.

What platforms does Vectric Trial run on?

Vectric Trial is available on Windows. It is a desktop install with no browser version.

Does Vectric Trial do 3D and photorealistic renders?

Vectric Trial supports 3D with good 3d render quality. For fully photorealistic output you may want a heavier tool.

Is Vectric Trial easy to learn?

Moderate to pick up. Designing CNC-carved furniture components