Cut Assistant vs CutList

Cut Assistant helps you calculate 1D and 2D cutting layouts quickly. Enter the total length or sheet size and the piece sizes you need, then review output counts and remaining length or area in a clear, practical format. Key Features - Supports both 1D and 2D cutting calculations - Includes Minimum Loss, Balance First, Prioritize Piece/Length, and Minimum Count modes - Provides 2D cut maps and easy result comparison cards - Supports flexible units including mm, cm, m, inch, ma, and yard - Korean and English support - Share results and restore inputs from shared links It is a practical tool for comparing cutting options before working with fabric, sheet materials, and other cut-to-size jobs. The app currently supports up to two piece types, and final dimensions should be verified before production.

CutList is the cutting-list planner for woodworkers, carpenters, kitchen makers, and metal-sheet shops who want to stop wasting material. Type your stock panel size (MDF, particleboard, plywood, OSB, acrylic, metal sheet — anything) and the list of parts you need to cut. CutList runs a 2D guillotine optimizer in seconds and gives you a layout that minimizes waste, cut length, and offcut count. WHAT YOU GET - 2D guillotine cutting layout, instant - Multi-project workspace (jobs, materials, parts) - Saw kerf compensation (set your blade thickness) - Edge banding length and cost rollup per project - Grain direction lock for veneered panels - PDF export with labeled cut sheet (ready to print on the shop floor) - Material library with reusable panel sizes - Works offline once loaded WHO IT IS FOR Carpenters and joiners cutting MDF and particleboard. Kitchen and bath fitters laying out doors and panels. CNC shops planning batch runs. Hobby woodworkers tired of doing the math twice on a notepad. WHY CUTLIST Most cutting-list apps want you behind a desk. CutList runs on your phone or tablet right at the saw, in your pocket on the job site. Type the cut list, see the layout, send the PDF to the helper. Done. PRO Pro unlocks unlimited projects, PDF watermark removal, and priority support. Free tier covers 1 active project at a time so you can try the full workflow end-to-end before you commit. Built by Kavela. Trusted by furniture makers across Turkiye and beyond.