Built by a cabinet shop, for cabinet shops
Cabinet shop software that doesn't suck.
Stop juggling Mozaik + MaxCut + spreadsheets + a label printer nobody can configure. One tool runs your jobs, optimizes your sheets, and prints your labels — on a tablet at the panel saw.
Replaces the patchwork you're running today
MaxCut
No labels in free, $20/mo Business
CutList Optimizer
5 calcs/day on free, no labels
CutList Plus
$50–$300 one-time, no real labels
Mozaik
$125–$325/mo, rigid, per-seat
Cabinet Vision
$30K+ setup, AutoCAD required
Microvellum
$5K–$30K + yearly support
KCD
$3K–$8K + module add-ons
eCabinet Systems
Free, but locked to Thermwood CNC
Polyboard
$1.5K–$5K per seat, no shop floor
Cabinet Pro
$2K–$5K, Windows-only desktop app
OptiCutter
$15–$35/mo, optimizer only, no jobs
Why CabMfg exists
Every shop owner knows this stack.
You don't need more software. You need fewer. Here's what CabMfg replaces.
Excel for parts, MaxCut for nesting, Word for shop tickets, Dropbox for drawings
Jobs, parts, optimizer, labels, and documents — one cloud workspace
Optimizer labels are PDFs on a page — no native ZPL, no install date, no route field
Native Zebra ZPL on ZD421, ZD621, ZT230 — custom fields you define, no code
Mozaik says "you don't need that" when you ask for a custom field
Add any field in 30 seconds — installer, route, install date, QR codes. No code.
Walking back to the office to look up the cabinet drawing
Job documents are pinned to the optimizer. Open the PDF on the saw tablet in one tap.
Per-seat pricing — pay 5x because you have 5 employees
Flat per-shop pricing. Add the whole crew — office, designer, panel saw, install. Same price.
Custom post-processor work that costs $5K and takes 6 weeks
Clean DXF + CSV export — drop into Vectric, Mastercam, WoodWOP, or Enroute. Keep the post you trust.
What's inside
Everything your shop needs. Nothing it doesn't.
One cloud workspace, one price. Works on any browser, any tablet, any phone.
Sheet optimizer
Grain-aware nesting built the way shops actually cut.
Length × width × grain direction — not "height × width" like every other optimizer that trips up operators on day one.
- Grain runs the long side — set it once, optimize forever
- Tap a part on the tablet to mark it cut. Track scraps without a whiteboard.
- Multi-sheet, multi-material, multi-job in a single optimization
- Job documents pinned inline — open the shop drawing without leaving the optimizer
Label printing
Real Zebra labels, with the fields your shop actually uses.
Native ZPL to your Zebra ZD421, ZD621, ZD220, ZT230, or ZT411 over the shop network. Not a PDF you print from Windows. Not a Brother QL800 driver puzzle.
- Custom fields — installer, install date, route, customer notes — added in 30 seconds
- Preview at the panel saw before committing a roll of labels
- Label templates — switch from cabinet shop to sign shop in one click
- QR codes that open the part's assembly drawing on the install crew's phone
Jobs & documents
One job, one place. Not eight folders deep in Dropbox.
Parts, sheets, plans, cut history, and install notes — all on the same page. Anyone in the shop can find what they need without asking.
- Drag-and-drop PDF upload, inline preview, no third-party storage
- Per-part cut tracking — see at a glance what's done and what's left
- Activity log — who cut what, when, on which saw
- Search by customer, part number, or install date
Tablet at the saw
Built for a tablet in a dusty shop, not a desk in an office.
Every screen is touch-first. No desktop-only UI, no "you need a mouse for that." Mount a $250 Android tablet at the saw and you're set.
- Large touch targets, dark mode default, no menu hunting
- Web-based — no app store, no installs, no admin password
- Resilient to WiFi blips — your cut progress stays put
- Built for Mac, PC, Android, iPad — anything with a browser
Honest comparison
How CabMfg stacks up.
Same features, fewer dollars, no per-seat tax, no $5K consultant to run a post-processor.
| Feature | CabMfg | MaxCut | CutList Plus | Mozaik | Cabinet Vision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud + multi-tenant | Yes | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Tablet / mobile-friendly | Built for it | No (Win only) | No (Win only) | Tablet add-on | No |
| Native Zebra ZPL printing | Yes | PDF only | No real labels | CNC tier only | +Label add-on |
| Custom label fields (no code) | Day-one | Hardcoded | Hardcoded | V14 only | Needs Python/SQL |
| Document storage on jobs | Built in | No | No | Limited | Yes |
| DXF + CSV export (your own post) | Yes | No | CSV only | Locked-in post | Custom $$$ |
| Multi-user per shop | Built in | Per device | Per seat | Per seat | Per seat |
| Setup time | 10 min | ~1 hr | ~1 hr | 3-mo paid trial | Weeks of training |
| Starting price | $39/mo | $20/mo per device | $50–$300 one-time | $125/mo (12-mo term) | $226 CAD/mo + $50K setup |
Money saved
Show me the math.
Move the sliders. See what your shop saves each month against the tools you're juggling today.
Average sheets you optimize and cut each week
25
Time saved per sheet: less re-keying, less walking, less label fiddling
6
Your shop labor cost including burden
$55
You save every month
$521
Net of CabMfg subscription · ROI: 6.6×
Labor saved$600
CabMfg cost−$79
Net monthly savings$521
Annual$6,252
Pricing
One flat price per shop. Not per seat.
14-day free trial on the Shop tier. No credit card. Cancel any time. Pay annually and get 2 months free.
Starter
$39
/ month
For solo shops. Jobs, labels, and documents without the optimizer.
- Unlimited jobs, parts, cabinets
- Native Zebra ZPL label printing
- Custom label fields, no code
- Document storage (PDF) on jobs
- 1 user, 1 printer
- Sheet optimizer
- Multi-user, multi-saw
Most popular
Shop
$79
/ month
For most shops. Full optimizer, multi-user, DXF export.
- Everything in Starter
- Sheet optimizer with grain direction
- Per-part cut tracking, scrap log
- DXF + CSV export (bring your own post)
- Up to 5 users
- Multiple printers, multiple saws
- Email support
Shop+
$149
/ month
For growing shops and multi-location operations.
- Everything in Shop
- Unlimited users
- Multi-location
- REST API access
- Priority phone support
- Onboarding session included
- Custom integration support
Save 2 months when you pay annually. Need something different? Talk to us.
Common questions
Questions people actually ask.
Is this just a fancy MaxCut clone?
No. MaxCut is a Windows-only desktop optimizer. CabMfg is a cloud platform — job tracking, document storage, native Zebra labels, custom fields, and per-shop pricing, all in the same workspace. The optimizer is one piece of it.
Do you generate G-code for my CNC?
Not directly. Every shop has different feeds, speeds, bit changes, and ramp moves — locking in a generic G-code generator is how Mozaik frustrates shops. CabMfg exports layer-coded DXF and a CSV cut list that drops into Vectric V-Carve, Aspire, Mastercam, Enroute, or WoodWOP. Use the post-processor your shop already knows.
What printers work?
Any Zebra printer that speaks ZPL on port 9100. ZD421, ZD621, ZD220, ZT230, and ZT411 are all tested. The browser sends ZPL straight to the printer's IP on your shop network — no driver, no print server, no Windows required.
Can I move from Mozaik / Cabinet Vision / CutList Plus?
Yes. We import CSV cut lists from any of those tools using the same column format Vectric's Advanced Machining Module uses. Email migrate@cabmfg.com with a sample export and we'll run the import for you, free.
I love SketchUp + CabinetSense. Why would I switch?
You don’t have to. SketchUp + CabinetSense is a solid design workflow — keep it. Export your cut list as CSV and CabMfg takes it from there: grain-aware optimization, real Zebra labels, job tracking, and cut progress at the saw. CabMfg handles the shop floor side, not the design side.
Can I add a custom field for [installer/route/PO#/anything]?
Yes. Settings → Fields → Add field → Save. Drag it onto any label or job page. No code, no SQL, no support ticket.
What about non-cabinet shops — sign, sheet metal, plastics?
The optimizer and labels work for any sheet goods. Label templates are swappable, fields are renameable, and nothing is hardcoded to cabinets. Sign shops and sheet metal fabricators — reach out if you want early access.
Where is my data stored? Is it secure?
Cloudflare D1 — encrypted at rest, edge-replicated, nightly backups. Your shop's data is isolated from every other tenant. Export your full job history as JSON at any time. No lock-in.
What's the catch with the 14-day free trial?
No catch. No credit card to start. Full Shop tier for 14 days. If you don't subscribe, your data stays available for 30 days so you can export it.
Stop running four tools. Start running your shop.
Free for 14 days. Up and running in 10 minutes. Cancel any time.