PlanarNest Alternatives

PlanarNest is described as 'Planarnest is an alternative to SVGnest that offers high speed, general-purpose nesting, and preservation of colors and layers' and is an app. There are six alternatives to PlanarNest for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Adobe Illustrator apps. The best PlanarNest alternative is Deepnest, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlanarNest are Nest&Cut, Pronest, AI Nest-Pro and SVGnest.

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  1. Deepnest icon

    Deepnest

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    Deepnest is an open source nesting application, great for laser cutters, plasma cutters, and other CNC machines.

    7 Deepnest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Deepnest screenshot 1
     
  2. Nest&Cut icon

    Nest&Cut

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    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.

    6 Nest&Cut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Example of multi-sheets nesting
     
  4. Pronest icon

    Pronest

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Screen, ready nesting job
     
  5. AI Nest-Pro icon

    AI Nest-Pro

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Adobe Illustrator
    AI Nest-Pro setting
     
  6. SVGnest icon

    SVGnest

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

    6 SVGnest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    SVGnest screenshot 1
     
  7. Ring2D icon

    Ring2D

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ring packing optimization in square sheet.
     
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