NestMaxx - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

NestMaxx is a free, browser-based true-shape nesting solution for cut-to-shape manufacturing operations including sheet metal fabrication, woodworking, cabinetmaking, laser cutting, CNC routing, and waterjet and plasma cutting. Using the No Fit Polygon algorithm, it arranges 2D part outlines on flat sheets automatically, packing real part geometries rather than bounding rectangles to maximize material utilization. The software runs entirely in the browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android tablets with no installation, no sign-up, and no subscription or per-machine licensing.

NestMaxx imports DXF and SVG files with full support for splines, ellipses, arcs, and layer selection, and exports nested layouts in DXF (R12) and SVG formats for direct use in downstream CAD/CAM packages. A built-in 2D CAD editor covers lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, fillet, trim, offset, and snapping, removing dependency on external vector or CAD software. A parametric shape library of over 40 ready-made shapes, including plates, discs, brackets, flanges, and bolt-hole circles, allows operators to define parts without importing files. Rotation control supports free rotation, grain-direction locking, or fixed angles configurable per part or per sheet, and multi-sheet nesting with offcut cropping keeps partially filled sheets usable.

Targeted at small shops and individual operators working with steel plate, plywood, MDF, melamine, acrylic, leather, and fabric, NestMaxx is accessible from the shop floor on a laptop or tablet without any configuration overhead. The fully free, unlimited-use model eliminates software licensing costs entirely, making true-shape nesting viable for operations of any scale.