OpenCutList reviews

SketchUp plugin for cut lists, panels, and fabrication preparation.

About

In practice. What you can do with OpenCutList.

Free, open-source SketchUp extension that automates generation of cut lists, cutting diagrams, nesting layouts, and cost/weight reports for woodworking projects.

Practical uses

Generate cut lists for a woodworking project in SketchUp.
Optimize material and reduce wood/panel waste.
Create printable cutting diagrams for the shop.
Estimate total project cost and weight.
Share cut lists in CSVSuppliers or crew.

Features & use cases

Plugin sketchup

Design tools

Pros and cons. What OpenCutList does well, and what to expect.

Pros

Completely free and open-source—no fees.
Native SketchUp extension integration.
Automatic cut list and diagram generation.
Basic nesting to minimize waste.
PDF/CSV reports for printing or sharing.
Active community and ongoing development.
No paywalls or usage limits.

Cons

Desktop SketchUp only (not web/cloud versions).
Nesting limited vs commercial tools (Cut Optima, Opticut).
Requires SketchUp to run (not standalone).
Limited non-English/French localization.
Community support, no dedicated assistance.

When it makes sense. Keep OpenCutList, or challenge it?

Keep if

You use SketchUp (desktop) and do woodworking or carpentry.
You want a free tool to optimize cuts and material waste.

Challenge if

You only use SketchUp web (cloud)—OpenCutList is desktop-only.
You need industrial-strength nesting (use Cut Optima or Cut Wize).

Our verdict. What to know about OpenCutList.

Why this verdict

Average

OpenCutList is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

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