Planarnest is an alternative to SVGnest that offers high speed, general-purpose nesting, and preservation of colors and layers.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows

Deepnest is described as 'Open source nesting application, great for laser cutters, plasma cutters, and other CNC machines' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are seven alternatives to Deepnest for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Adobe Illustrator, SaaS and Linux apps. The best Deepnest alternative is PlanarNest. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Ring2D or SVGnest. Other great apps like Deepnest are Nest&Cut, AI Nest-Pro, MyNesting and Pronest.
Planarnest is an alternative to SVGnest that offers high speed, general-purpose nesting, and preservation of colors and layers.

Web-based CAM application provides shape nesting via DXF output, advanced automatic cutting features, and AI. Compatible with various materials and CNC machines, it optimizes resource use, requires no installation, and includes a user-friendly interface with no maintenance costs.


AI Nest-Pro can assist your nesting work in Adobe Illustrator (AI). The nesting outcome can maintain the layered structure of the printing surface and cut lines. So that you can smoothly proceed next processes, such as printing and cutting.



Ring2D is a software to pack (nest) disks and rings. Ring2D reduces scrap generated by different types of cutting processes: Laser Cutting, Oxy-fuel Cutting or Flame Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Plasma Cutting.


Automatic nesting software by subscription. MyNesting is a unique service providing world-class automatic nesting software with no upfront costs.




ProNest is an industry-leading CAD/CAM part nesting software designed for advanced mechanized cutting. It provides a single solution for all your profile cutting needs.



In the CNC world this is called "nesting", and software that does this is typically targeted at industrial customers and very expensive.
