CutOptim and CuttingOpt.Pro are two web tools priced in euro, but with a different scope: CutOptim covers 1D, 2D and true-shape nesting, CuttingOpt.Pro covers linear (1D) cutting and 2D cutting of rectangular panels (Hobby+), with no irregular shapes. Below are only verifiable facts from the two products' public pages as of 17 September 2026.
▶ Open the calculatorCutOptim (cutoptim.com) is a web optimizer with four modes — 2D panels, 1D linear, wood and true-shape nesting — a 10-language interface, currencies such as PLN, CZK, HUF and RON, and a separate Engine API. It suits shops that also cut irregular shapes, and teams of up to 3.
CuttingOpt.Pro specializes in linear (1D) cutting — bars, profiles, pipes, rebar and lumber — and from the Hobby plan up also does 2D cutting of rectangular furniture panels (chipboard, MDF, plywood) for a panel saw; irregular shapes are not supported (DXF/SVG export and a CNC mode come with Pro). It has a Bulgarian interface plus four more languages, EUR pricing, a one-time Lifetime licence and a separate Windows desktop app (on request by e-mail). It is built by a solo founder in Bulgaria (EU) and aimed at metalworking, woodworking and furniture shops in Bulgaria and Central/Eastern Europe.
“—” means the feature is absent or not stated on the product's public pages. Prices are written as published (currency, period).
| Feature | CuttingOpt.Pro | CutOptim |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (browser, PWA) + separate Windows desktop app (on request) | Web (browser; computation runs client-side); installable PWA “desktop app” on Pro |
| 1D / 2D | 1D + 2D (2D from Hobby up) — bars, profiles, pipes, rebar, lumber; rectangular chipboard/MDF/plywood panels for a panel saw (no irregular shapes; DXF/SVG export and CNC mode in Pro) | 1D + 2D + wood mode + true-shape nesting |
| Free plan | 10 calculations/month after free registration (3 anonymous): kerf, min remnant, FFD/BFD, visual and text layout, workshop print document, paste from Excel | €0: 2 guest runs without registration; 3 optimizations/month registered; since 27 Aug 2026 includes PDF/CSV/Excel/DXF export, offcut inventory and material library; no cloud project sync (per docs) |
| Cheapest paid plan | Hobby 4.99 €/mo: 30 calculations (1D and 2D combined), all algorithms incl. “Optimal”, 2D panel cutting, PDF file with your company logo, Excel/JSON export, CSV/Excel import, QR labels | Pro €9/month (cloud projects, PWA); credit packs €6.90 for 10 optimizations, €14.90 for 25 (valid 12 months) |
| Unlimited / Pro plan | Pro 14.99 €/mo: unlimited calculations, miter (angled) cuts with nesting, material filter (also material/decor for 2D panels), max waste, saved projects, remnant warehouse | Workshop €29/month — up to 3 team members, Quotation PDF; 14-day trial (card required) |
| Annual billing | Hobby 50.90 €/yr · Pro 120 €/yr | Yearly billing “save 17%”; we did not see an exact annual figure when checking |
| One-time licence | Lifetime 399 € one-time — everything in Pro + future Pro features, guaranteed for at least 5 years | — (subscription or credit packs) |
| Kerf (blade thickness) | Yes (incl. Free) | Yes |
| Min remnant | Yes (incl. Free) | Yes — minimum offcut length threshold |
| Remnant warehouse | Yes (Pro) — remnants are stored and reused in later jobs | Yes — offcut inventory for later jobs (incl. Free) |
| Materials | Material filter (Pro) + material-mismatch warnings | Material mode + material library (kerf/trim per stock item); no weight (kg/m) |
| Excel import | Paste from Excel (Free); CSV/Excel file import (Hobby+) | Paste from Excel/Sheets and CSV file; no .xlsx file import |
| Excel / PDF export | Workshop print document (free, with an account), Excel + PDF (Hobby+), JSON (Hobby+) | PDF, CSV, Excel .xlsx, DXF R12, SVG (2D only), A4 label sheet |
| QR labels | Yes (Hobby+) — QR labels per piece | A4 label sheet — no QR/barcodes |
| Languages | 5: Bulgarian, English, German, Polish, Spanish | 10 (EN, DE, IT, FR, PL, CS, RO, HU, ES, HR) — no Bulgarian |
| Desktop app | Yes — Windows (offline); provided on request by e-mail (cuttingopt.pro@gmail.com) | PWA install (Pro); no native desktop app |
| API | — | Yes — Engine API €49/month for 10,000 requests/month |
| Team seats | — | Up to 3 (Workshop) |
| Money-back | 14-day EU right of withdrawal (unused portion) | 30-day (Pro) |
CutOptim is the better fit if:
CuttingOpt.Pro is the better fit if:
Yes — from the Hobby plan up: rectangular parts on chipboard, MDF or plywood boards, guillotine cuts only for a panel saw, grain per part, kerf and edge trim, with a layout and a numbered cut sequence for every board; the Pro plan adds edge banding per edge. Irregular shapes are not supported; DXF/SVG export and a CNC mode come with Pro. CutOptim also offers a 2D mode — compare the plans in the table above.
CuttingOpt.Pro gives 10 calculations/month after free registration (3 anonymous). CutOptim gives 2 guest runs and 3 optimizations/month registered, but since 27 Aug 2026 its free plan also includes exports, an offcut inventory and a material library.
They were verified on 17 September 2026 from the public pages of CutOptim. Check the current prices on the respective site before buying — they may change without notice.
Data verified on 17 September 2026 from the public pages of CutOptim (cutoptim.com); prices and features may change. CutOptim is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with CuttingOpt.Pro.