Comparison

CutList Optimizer vs Glessio

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 helps optimize linear material cutting to reduce waste and improve efficiency. It uses AI to generate cutting plans for materials like bars, pipes, and rods, suitable for various professional trades.

Highlights
  • Unlimited projects, calculations, and parts
  • Supports saw kerf width and stock trimming
  • Multiple stock lengths and material types
  • Layout minimization
  • Fractional and imperial unit support
  • Export cutting layouts to PDF and Excel
Features
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CutList Optimizer – Linear Cutting is a mobile app designed for optimizing linear material cutting. It helps users generate efficient 1D cutting plans that reduce material waste, improve utilization, and streamline cutting operations. Powered by our proprietary AI solver, enhanced with machine learning and deep learning technologies, the app delivers fast and accurate solutions for cutting bars, pipes, rods, profiles, and other standard-length linear materials. Perfect for woodworkers, metal fabricators, construction professionals, and anyone who works with linear materials on a regular basis. Features: • Unlimited Projects. • Unlimited Calculations. • Unlimited Parts and Stocks. • Supports Saw Kerf Width. • Supports Stock Trimming. • Supports Multiple Stock Lengths. • Supports Multiple Material Types. • Supports Layout Minimization. • Supports Standard Fractional and Imperial Units. • Export Cutting Layout as PDF and Excel. • Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Terms of Service: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/termservice Privacy Policy: https://www.cutlistoptimal.com/privacypolicy

About

Glessio

Features
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Glessio: Optimize Every Inch Transform your woodworking process with Glessio, the professional-grade cut list optimizer designed for carpenters, cabinet makers, and DIY enthusiasts. Stop guessing and start building. Glessio takes your material dimensions and part list to generate the most efficient cut schemas, saving you time, material, and money. Key Features: • Smart Optimization: Generate efficient board layouts automatically to minimize waste (up to 30% reduction). • Fast Data Entry: Input your part dimensions quickly and set project-specific parameters like blade kerf and edge margins. • Instant Visualization: View your optimized cut schemas clearly before you start your saw. • Professional Export: Generate and share clean, professional PDF reports for your workshop or clients. • Project Library: Organize and store all your board configurations in one place. Access, edit, or re-run your projects whenever you need them. Whether you are framing a structure or building custom cabinetry, Glessio adapts to your workflow, ensuring precision in every cut. Perfect for: • Cabinet Makers • Furniture Designers • Professional Carpenters • Home Woodworking Projects Download Glessio today and start optimizing every inch of your material.

Screenshots

CutList Optimizer4 screens
Glessio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glessio at none against CutList Optimizer's 2. Glessio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). CutList Optimizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 $1.99 per month. Glessio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CutList Optimizer ships an update monthly, Glessio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CutList Optimizer versus Glessio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutList OptimizerGlessio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCutList OptimalYassine Mahfoud

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CutList Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
None

Glessio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CutList Optimizer free?
CutList Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glessio free?
Glessio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CutList Optimizer or Glessio have ads?
Glessio shows ads; CutList Optimizer does not.
Which is updated more often, CutList Optimizer or Glessio?
CutList Optimizer ships an update monthly, and Glessio weekly. Most recently, CutList Optimizer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Glessio on October 8, 2026.

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