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Lapas vs Deepnest — which should you use?
Deepnest is a free, open-source nesting tool — but it hasn't been maintained since 2021. Here's a head-to-head comparison.
Updated April 2026 Deepnest v1.0.5
Use Lapas if…
- You want to nest in the browser without installing anything
- You need PDF reports or clean DXF output
- You want to see nesting happen live in real time
- You're on Linux, macOS, or a tablet
- You need active support and bug fixes
- You want cloud-based project history
Deepnest might work if…
- You need a completely free offline tool forever
- You only need DXF or SVG output
- You're comfortable with unmaintained software
- You're on Windows or macOS only
- You don't need project management
Feature comparison
| Feature | Lapas | Deepnest | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser-based (no install) | |||
| Free to use | Both free | ||
| No credit card required | Both free | ||
| Actively maintained | Deepnest last updated 2021 | ||
| DXF import | |||
| SVG import | |||
| True-shape irregular nesting | |||
| Live real-time preview | Deepnest shows result after | ||
| PDF report export | |||
| DXF export (CAM-ready) | Lapas DXF is clean & layered | ||
| Multiple nesting engines | Fast heuristic + deep optimizer | ||
| Part-in-part nesting | |||
| Mobile / tablet support | Desktop app only | ||
| Works on Linux | No Linux build | ||
| Project history |
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