CuttingOpt.Pro vs CutOptim — Comparison (2026)

CutOptim and CuttingOpt.Pro are two web tools priced in euro, but with a different scope: CutOptim covers 1D, 2D and nesting, CuttingOpt.Pro is linear-only. Below are only verifiable facts from the two products' public pages as of 17 September 2026.

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Who each product is for

CutOptim (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 sheets or irregular shapes, and teams of up to 3.

CuttingOpt.Pro focuses on linear (1D) cutting only — bars, profiles, pipes, rebar and lumber — with 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 metal and woodworking shops in Bulgaria and Central/Eastern Europe that do not need 2D.

Side-by-side comparison

“—” means the feature is absent or not stated on the product's public pages. Prices are written as published (currency, period).

FeatureCuttingOpt.ProCutOptim
PlatformWeb (browser, PWA) + separate Windows desktop app (on request)Web (browser; computation runs client-side); installable PWA “desktop app” on Pro
1D / 2D1D only — bars, profiles, pipes, rebar, lumber1D + 2D + wood mode + true-shape nesting
Free plan10 calculations/month after free registration (3 anonymous): kerf, min remnant, FFD/BFD, visual and text layout, 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 planHobby 4.99 €/mo: 30 calculations, all algorithms incl. “Optimal”, workshop print document, Excel/PDF/JSON export, CSV/Excel import, QR labelsPro €9/month (cloud projects, PWA); credit packs €6.90 for 10 optimizations, €14.90 for 25 (valid 12 months)
Unlimited / Pro planPro 14.99 €/mo: unlimited calculations, material filter, max waste, saved projects, remnant warehouseWorkshop €29/month — up to 3 team members, Quotation PDF; 14-day trial (card required)
Annual billingHobby 50.90 €/yr · Pro 120 €/yrYearly billing “save 17%”; we did not see an exact annual figure when checking
One-time licenceLifetime 299 € 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 remnantYes (incl. Free)Yes — minimum offcut length threshold
Remnant warehouseYes (Pro) — remnants are stored and reused in later jobsYes — offcut inventory for later jobs (incl. Free)
MaterialsMaterial filter (Pro) + material-mismatch warningsMaterial mode + material library (kerf/trim per stock item); no weight (kg/m)
Excel importPaste from Excel (Free); CSV/Excel file import (Hobby+)Paste from Excel/Sheets and CSV file; no .xlsx file import
Excel / PDF exportExcel + PDF (Hobby+), workshop print document (Hobby+), JSON (Hobby+)PDF, CSV, Excel .xlsx, DXF R12, SVG (2D only), A4 label sheet
QR labelsYes (Hobby+) — QR labels per pieceA4 label sheet — no QR/barcodes
Languages5: Bulgarian, English, German, Polish, Spanish10 (EN, DE, IT, FR, PL, CS, RO, HU, ES, HR) — no Bulgarian
Desktop appYes — Windows (offline, miter cuts); provided on request by e-mail (cuttingopt.pro@gmail.com)PWA install (Pro); no native desktop app
APIYes — Engine API €49/month for 10,000 requests/month
Team seatsUp to 3 (Workshop)
Money-back14-day EU right of withdrawal (unused portion)30-day (Pro)

When to choose CutOptim

CutOptim is the better fit if:

When to choose CuttingOpt.Pro

CuttingOpt.Pro is the better fit if:

Frequently asked questions

Does CuttingOpt.Pro optimize 2D sheets?

No. The web app is for linear (1D) cutting only. CutOptim also offers a 2D sheet mode; if you cut panels, that is an objective difference in favour of CutOptim.

Which one gives more free calculations?

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.

Are the prices in the table current?

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.

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More on cutting optimization

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.