Comparison

CutList Optimizer vs OpenDXF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CutList Optimizer

This app optimizes material usage and plans cutting layouts for various materials like wood, metal, glass, and fabric. It uses AI to generate efficient cutting plans, minimizing waste and simplifying workflows. Export your plans in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Unlimited projects, calculations, and parts
  • Supports part grain and edge banding
  • Handles panel trimming and saw kerf
  • Multiple material type support
  • Guillotine cutting method
  • Export to PDF, Excel, and DXF
Features
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CutList Optimizer combines AI with advanced optimization algorithms to turn your cut list into efficient cutting layouts—helping you make better use of sheet materials, reduce waste, and spend less time planning. Plan rectangular cuts for woodworking, cabinetry, metal sheets, glass, and other sheet materials. Enter your part sizes and available stock, adjust the cutting settings to suit your workflow, and generate an optimized layout. FEATURES • Unlimited projects • Unlimited optimization calculations • Adjustable saw kerf to account for material lost during cutting • Guillotine cutting layouts • First-cut orientation settings to suit your cutting process • Options to reduce panel rotations for easier handling • Sheet edge trimming allowances • Grain direction control • Export cutting layouts to PDF • Export cutting layouts to DXF (AutoCAD R12) • Keep your projects in sync across devices with iCloud • Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Plan your next cutting project at your desk or in the workshop. Terms of Service: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/termservice Privacy Policy: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/privacypolicy

About

OpenDXF

Features
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OpenDXF is a fast and practical DXF viewer built for iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Open your drawing files, inspect them easily in the workshop or on-site, and create essential dimensions directly on screen. Key features: - Fast DXF file opening and viewing - Smooth zoom and pan (pinch to zoom) - Fit-to-screen and easy navigation - Core dimensioning tools: - Parallel dimension - Horizontal/Vertical dimension - Angular dimension - Diameter (Ø) and radius (R) dimension - Drag-and-place dimension positions and labels -Add notes to drawings -Clean interface optimized for iPhone and iPad OpenDXF is designed for users who need quick drawing checks and pre-production measurement verification.

Screenshots

CutList Optimizer4 screens
OpenDXF1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CutList Optimizer at none against OpenDXF's shown. CutList Optimizer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CutList Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OpenDXF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutList Optimizer ships an update every 6 days, OpenDXF every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CutList Optimizer versus OpenDXF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutList OptimizerOpenDXF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCutList OptimalMurat Karacam

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CutList Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual1 Year trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

OpenDXF

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is CutList Optimizer free?
CutList Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenDXF free?
OpenDXF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CutList Optimizer or OpenDXF have ads?
OpenDXF shows ads; CutList Optimizer does not.
Which is updated more often, CutList Optimizer or OpenDXF?
CutList Optimizer ships an update every 6 days, and OpenDXF every 5 weeks. Most recently, CutList Optimizer was updated on October 16, 2026 and OpenDXF on October 15, 2026.

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