Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing.
No surprises.
Start free, pay only when you outgrow it. No per-seat enterprise quotes. No hidden fees.
Compare: Deepnest (free, last updated 2021), ProNest LT ($29.99/mo, Windows-only), SigmaNEST ($10k+/year).
Free
For trying it on your own parts
No credit card
Get started free5 new projects per month.
Re-nest any project as many times as you like. Only starting a brand new one counts against the five.
- The full nesting engine, not a cut-down version
- No limit on parts per job
- DXF & SVG import
- True-shape nesting
- DXF export
- PDF report export
- Real-time preview
- Email support
Pro
When five projects a month stops being enough
$468/year · save $120
Start Pro annual - save $120One better nest pays for the month. A shop running 50 sheets a month at $80 a sheet spends $4,000 on material. A three point utilization gain is $120 back, every month.
Run your own numbers →- Unlimited new projects every month
- Full project history, searchable and re-openable
- Priority email & chat support
- Everything in Free, with no monthly ceiling
- Cancel anytime, from your account
No credit card for free
Start nesting immediately. No payment info needed for the free plan.
Cancel anytime
No lock-in and no cancellation call. One click in your account settings.
Real human support
Email and chat support from the team who built the product.
Need 10+ seats or a custom contract? Talk to us - we'll sort it out.
Comparison
How Lapas stacks up against the alternatives
Lapas combines browser-based access, a free tier, live preview, and transparent pricing.
| Feature | Lapas | Deepnest | ProNest LT | MyNesting | SigmaNEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser-based (no install) | |||||
| Free plan limit | 5 projects/mo | Unlimited | 7-day trial | ||
| No credit card for free tier | |||||
| DXF file support | |||||
| True-shape irregular nesting | |||||
| Live real-time preview | |||||
| PDF report export | |||||
| Transparent pricing on website | |||||
| Starting price / month | Free | Free | $29.99 | $49 | Quote |
Competitor data as of April 2026. Starting prices from public websites; may not reflect all tiers or discounts.
FAQ
Questions before you sign up
Short answers to the things people ask most.
Is it really free? What's the catch?
No credit card, no trial period - just sign up and go. You get the full nesting engine, no part limit, and both DXF and PDF export. The only cap is 5 new projects a month; re-nesting a project you already started is unlimited. If you need more than five new projects a month, Pro is $39/month billed annually.
What counts against the 5 free projects?
Only starting a brand new project. Once a project exists you can re-run it, change spacing, swap sheet sizes, and re-nest it as many times as you want without using another one. Most shops evaluating Lapas never hit the limit in their first month.
Where does Lapas fit in my workflow?
Between your CAD and your CAM. You export flat parts as DXF from CAD, Lapas arranges them on the sheet, and you take the nested DXF into your existing CAM software - which still handles lead-ins, kerf compensation, and cut sequencing exactly as it does today. Nothing about your machine setup changes.
What happens to my DXF files?
They stay yours. Files are transferred over encrypted HTTPS, processed to compute the layout, and never shared with anyone or used for anything else. You can delete your files and your account at any time.
Will it work with my DXF files?
Almost certainly. Lapas reads DXF files from AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, FreeCAD, and all standard CAD tools. It handles LWPOLYLINE, CIRCLE, ARC, SPLINE, and nested INSERT/BLOCK entities. SVG is also supported.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Lapas runs in your browser. No download, no IT. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and shop-floor tablets.
How much material will I save?
Most shops see 15–30% better utilization vs. manual nesting. Typical results vary by job type and current method. Try the ROI calculator above to estimate your savings - or better, run one of your own jobs through the free plan and compare.
What machines does it work with?
Compatible with most CNC cutters: fiber/CO₂/diode lasers, plasma, waterjet, CNC routers, knife cutters. Export your nested layout as DXF - compatible with virtually all CAM software and controllers.
How is it different from Deepnest?
Deepnest is a free desktop tool that hasn't been updated since 2021. Lapas is browser-based, actively maintained, handles DXF natively, has live preview, and exports to DXF and PDF - with real human support.
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