Comparison

CutFlow vs KerfMate

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

Head to head
About

CutFlow

Optimize sheet material cutting for woodworking and CNC projects. Generate efficient layouts, minimize waste, and save costs with advanced nesting technology. Supports precise calculations, grain direction, and edge banding management.

Highlights
  • Optimal cutting layouts
  • Material waste reduction
  • Blade kerf accounting
  • Grain direction control
  • Edge banding management
  • PDF & DXF export
Features
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Cut list optimizer & sheet cutting planner for woodworking and CNC. Generate optimal cutting layouts, reduce material waste, and save cost in seconds with a professional nesting engine built for real production workflows. CutFlow is a powerful cut list optimizer, sheet cutting planner, and nesting software designed for woodworking, CNC routing, panel cutting, and sheet material optimization. WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE CUTFLOW INSTANT CUT LIST OPTIMIZATION Generate optimized sheet cutting layouts instantly. Supports guillotine cutting for plywood, MDF, metal sheets, and CNC workflows with real-time visual previews. CAD-QUALITY VISUAL OUTPUT Each optimized sheet is rendered as a precise CAD-style layout. Parts are labeled, dimensions annotated, and waste areas clearly highlighted for accurate cutting. BLADE KERF SUPPORT Account for blade kerf in every cut. Ensure precise material calculations for saw cutting, panel cutting, and CNC operations. GRAIN DIRECTION CONTROL Lock grain direction per part to maintain structural integrity and visual consistency. Ideal for plywood, veneered boards, and laminated panels. EDGE BANDING MANAGEMENT Assign edge banding to specific edges. Track linear usage, estimate material costs, and visualize banding directly on layouts. PDF CUT SHEET EXPORT Generate professional, print-ready cut sheets including part lists, sheet breakdowns, and optimization statistics. DXF EXPORT FOR CNC Export DXF files for CNC machines, laser cutters, and CAD software. No manual redrawing required. LOCAL PROJECT STORAGE All projects, sheets, and parts are stored locally. Continue your work anytime without relying on cloud sync. PERFECT FOR • Woodworking & cabinet making • Furniture production & cut list optimization • Plywood, MDF & sheet material cutting • CNC routing & laser cutting workflows • Sheet metal & aluminum fabrication • Panel cutting & layout optimization • Interior fit-out contractors • DIY makers & workshop planning FREE & PRO Start free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited cut lists, unlimited optimizations, PDF & DXF export, and faster processing. Cut smarter. Waste less. Build faster. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KerfMate

Features
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Cut smarter before the blade touches material. KerfMate turns rectangular part lists into clear, low-waste cutting plans for sheet goods and linear stock. Plan plywood, MDF, panels, lumber, rails and profiles on iPhone or iPad—without an account, ads or tracking. PLAN SHEETS AND LENGTHS • Add parts, quantities and available stock • Optimize 2D sheets and 1D linear material • Respect blade kerf, edge trim, rotation locks and grain direction • See every placement in a visual plan • Inspect reference cut-edge coordinates for each placement • Identify parts that do not fit instead of hiding them KNOW THE MATERIAL IMPACT • See material-use percentage, stock count and estimated cost • Compare the plan with a simple one-part-per-stock baseline • Save useful offcuts in a local inventory • Work in metric or imperial measurements, including fractions BUILT FOR THE WORKSHOP • Duplicate projects to compare variants • Import parts from CSV • Export PDF plans, CSV lists, SVG layouts and JSON backups • Plan on iPhone and iPad with layouts tailored to each device • Choose English, German, Spanish, French, Italian or Brazilian Portuguese PRIVATE BY DESIGN KerfMate stores projects on your device. There is no account, backend, analytics, advertising or third-party tracking. Exports leave the app only when you choose a destination in Apple’s share sheet. FREE & PRO Free includes one project with up to 15 parts. KerfMate Pro unlocks unlimited projects and parts, offcut inventory, CSV import, variants and professional exports. Choose monthly, yearly with a 7-day trial for eligible new subscribers, or lifetime. Apple’s purchase screen shows the authoritative local price and trial eligibility. KerfMate creates practical low-waste layouts; it does not claim a mathematically optimal solution or prescribe a safe cutting order. Reference edges are coordinates, not machine instructions. Always choose a safe sequence and verify dimensions and machine setup before cutting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/kerfmate/privacy

Screenshots

CutFlow4 screens
KerfMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CutFlow at 15.0 against KerfMate's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. CutFlow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and KerfMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CutFlow versus KerfMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutFlowKerfMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurat AslanJasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CutFlow

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Weekly$1.997 Days
  • CutFlow Monthly$3.991 Month
  • CutFlow Annual$34.991 Year
3 purchases

KerfMate

Subscriptions2
  • KerfMate Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KerfMate Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • KerfMate Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is CutFlow free?
CutFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KerfMate free?
KerfMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CutFlow or KerfMate have ads?
Neither CutFlow nor KerfMate shows ads.

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