Buyer's Guide · Updated June 2026

8 Best Cabinet Design Software in
2026

Cabinet software ranges from configured production suites that drive a CNC line to free tools for simple layouts. This guide compares eight relevant options in 2026 — production CAD, catalogue-driven kitchen design, and the new AI-native concepting layer — so you can match the tool to the size of your shop and the job in front of you.

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In a hurry? Quick picks

The shortlist by job, before the deep dive.

Fast CAD from a cabinet brief

Prompt2CAD

Best full production suite

Cabinet Vision

Best value production on subscription

Mozaik

Best perpetual-licence parametric tool

PolyBoard

Best for kitchen dealers

2020 Design Flex / ProKitchen

Best for a one-person shop

SketchList 3D

Production suites, catalogue tools, and AI concepting

Cabinet software falls into three groups, and the expensive mistake is buying for a shop bigger than yours. Production suites like Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, and PolyBoard model real construction — face-frame or frameless, the 32 mm system, hardware and reveals — and output cut lists and CNC files. Several are Windows-native and require a workflow-specific learning and configuration commitment. Catalogue-driven kitchen tools like 2020 Design Flex and ProKitchen sell branded cabinetry to clients in a showroom, strong on presentation but built around manufacturer catalogues rather than bespoke carcasses.

The third group is new, and it answers a specific problem: a one-off bespoke cabinet rarely justifies opening a full production suite. Prompt2CAD is an AI-native concepting layer — describe the run, get a parametric 3D model with the right door and drawer layout, resize it conversationally, render it for the client, and export STEP or DXF to nest and machine downstream. It collapses the early concept-and-present stage to minutes, runs in a browser on a Mac or PC, and leaves the precise production work to the tool that does it best.

Comparison at a glance

Best-for, pricing, and platforms across all eight tools.

SoftwareBest forPricingPlatforms
Prompt2CADAI-nativeAgentic cabinet and built-in concepting from a descriptionUp to 160 trial credits where available; CAD-file exports unlock after a paid top-upWeb — runs in any browser, Mac or Windows
Cabinet VisionHigh-volume cabinet manufacturers running design-to-CNCQuote-based, modular (Core Cabinets, Design, rendering, nesting, bidding add-ons)Windows
MozaikCabinet shops wanting design, cut lists, and CNC on a subscriptionFrom about $125/month per seat (Manufacturing or CNC), 3-month paid trialWindows
PolyBoardParametric cabinet carcasses with accurate cut lists and CNC filesPerpetual licence roughly $1,995–$2,345, free demo (no manufacturing output)Windows
SketchList 3DWoodworkers who want cabinet cut lists and board planningFrom $79.99/month or $999.99 one-time (14-day free trial)Windows, Mac
2020 Design FlexKitchen dealers and showrooms designing with manufacturer cataloguesQuote-based annual subscription, around $2,500/year per reportsWindows (cloud-based)
ProKitchenKitchen and bath dealers who need Mac and PC catalogue designQuote-based annual subscription, add-ons (VR, closet, countertop), 2-week trialWindows, Mac
SketchUpQuick visual blocking when you already know the dimensionsFree web plan, paid plans from $129/yearWeb, iPad, Mac, Windows

Looking for a Cabinet Vision alternative in 2026?

Cabinet Vision is built for configured production workflows and volume CNC shops. Here is how to think about the switch.

If Cabinet Vision pricing is the issue

Cabinet Vision is quote-based and configured from modules, so ask for a quote that includes the CNC workflow, implementation, and training you need. Mozaik's subscription and PolyBoard's one-off licence are alternatives to compare for small and mid-size shops.

If you mainly need concepts and quotes

Most "Cabinet Vision alternative" searches come from bespoke makers who need client-ready visuals and a parts list, not nested G-code. Prompt2CAD covers that layer: describe the cabinet, get parametric geometry with real dimensions, a parts list with quantities, and DXF/STEP/STL exports you can carry into any production tool.

If you outgrow either

A common 2026 workflow: concept and iterate in a browser tool, produce in a dedicated suite. Prompt2CAD designs upstream; Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, or PolyBoard take the approved design to the machine. You only buy production seats when volume justifies them.

The 8 tools in detail

Honest pros, cons, and where each one fits in a real workflow.

01Prompt2CADAI-native

Best for: Agentic cabinet and built-in concepting from a description

Pricing: Up to 160 trial credits where available; CAD-file exports unlock after a paid top-up

Platforms: Web — runs in any browser, Mac or Windows

Prompt2CAD is the concepting layer in front of cabinet production software. Describe a base run with a sink cabinet, two drawer banks, and a corner unit, get a parametric model you can resize and re-spec conversationally, render it for the client, then export STEP or DXF to nest and machine in a production tool. It is a fast way to a client-ready concept for a one-off cabinet that does not justify firing up a full suite, and it runs the same on a Mac as on a PC.

✓ Pros

  • Describe a cabinet run in plain language and get a parametric 3D model in seconds
  • Set carcass dimensions, door and drawer counts, and reveals, then resize without rebuilding
  • Generates a geometry-derived parts list with stable IDs, dimensions, quantities, materials, and CSV export
  • Works for kitchen runs, vanities, media walls, and one-off built-ins alike
  • Photorealistic render via Nano Banana for client approval before a sheet is cut
  • Exports STEP, DXF, OBJ, STL, GLB for handoff to Fusion, PolyBoard, or another downstream tool

— Cons

  • Best for rectilinear casework, not ornate or heavily moulded cabinetry
  • No built-in nesting, board optimisation, or manufacturer catalogues — export and refine downstream
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02Cabinet Vision

Best for: High-volume cabinet manufacturers running design-to-CNC

Pricing: Quote-based, modular (Core Cabinets, Design, rendering, nesting, bidding add-ons)

Platforms: Windows

Cabinet Vision (Hexagon) is a complete design-to-manufacture environment for cabinet production. It is worth evaluating for shops that need its configured CNC, nesting, and production workflow. For a small shop or a single bespoke kitchen, compare the training and configuration commitment with lighter tools, and use Prompt2CAD upstream for early concepting.

✓ Pros

  • Broad design-to-manufacture suite for cabinet production
  • Full path from design to nested CNC output with material optimisation
  • Modules for rendering, bidding, costing, and countertops
  • Handles face-frame and frameless construction with engineering rigour

— Cons

  • Windows-native and quote-based; request a configuration-specific quote
  • Broad production workflow that can take time to configure and learn
  • Capabilities are sold in modules, so compare the quoted configuration with your workflow

03Mozaik

Best for: Cabinet shops wanting design, cut lists, and CNC on a subscription

Pricing: From about $125/month per seat (Manufacturing or CNC), 3-month paid trial

Platforms: Windows

Mozaik offers production output — cut lists, optimisation, and CNC posts — on a subscription model. The monthly approach can suit shops that prefer an operating expense to a perpetual licence. Confirm current plan terms and pricing directly, and consider a fast concepting tool upstream so production seats are reserved for production work.

✓ Pros

  • Detailed drawings, 3D renderings, cut lists, and a built-in optimiser
  • CNC tier drives routers directly with stock post processors included
  • Subscription avoids a large upfront licence
  • Strong following among small and mid-size production shops

— Cons

  • Windows only — no native macOS support
  • Subscription terms and plan pricing should be confirmed directly with Mozaik
  • Subscription means cost continues for as long as you design

04PolyBoard

Best for: Parametric cabinet carcasses with accurate cut lists and CNC files

Pricing: Perpetual licence roughly $1,995–$2,345, free demo (no manufacturing output)

Platforms: Windows

PolyBoard (from Wood Designer) is a parametric cabinet engine with a one-time licence rather than a subscription. Its strength is generating cut lists and CNC files from the configured design; validate materials, hardware, joinery, and machining details before production. It is a natural downstream partner when you concept in Prompt2CAD and want a perpetual production tool to drive the saw.

✓ Pros

  • Parametric workflow: dimension the carcass, drop in doors, drawers, shelves, fillers
  • Resize a cabinet and every part recalculates automatically
  • Generates cut lists, plans, and CNC files from the configured design
  • Perpetual licence with OptiCut and OptiNest board-optimisation add-ons

— Cons

  • Windows only
  • Learning curve steeper than a catalogue-driven kitchen planner
  • Cut lists and CNC output require the paid licence

05SketchList 3D

Best for: Woodworkers who want cabinet cut lists and board planning

Pricing: From $79.99/month or $999.99 one-time (14-day free trial)

Platforms: Windows, Mac

SketchList 3D is a woodworking design tool for cabinet planning, cut lists, material layouts, shop drawings, and rendering. For a fast browser-based starting point, Prompt2CAD's AI agent can turn a plain-language brief into a parametric concept and preliminary parts list in minutes, without first learning a manual board-by-board modeling workflow. The two can serve successive steps: explore the layout in Prompt2CAD, then use SketchList 3D when its production-planning outputs fit the workflow.

✓ Pros

  • Automatic cut lists, board-foot calculations, and material reports
  • Purpose-built for cabinetmakers and built-in joinery
  • Available on Mac and Windows
  • Approachable price for a one-person shop

— Cons

  • Every board is placed and adjusted manually — no conversational or generative input
  • Desktop-only install with a real learning curve

062020 Design Flex

Best for: Kitchen dealers and showrooms designing with manufacturer catalogues

Pricing: Quote-based annual subscription, around $2,500/year per reports

Platforms: Windows (cloud-based)

2020 Design Flex (Cyncly, the evolution of 2020 Design Live) is the showroom tool: it sells kitchens around real branded cabinetry and appliances with photorealistic presentation. If your business is dealing manufacturer lines, it is purpose-built. If you build bespoke carcasses yourself, a parametric tool fits better, and a concepting tool like Prompt2CAD covers the early creative pass faster.

✓ Pros

  • Huge library of real manufacturer cabinet, appliance, and surface catalogues
  • Cloud-based, so you can sign in across machines
  • Built for showroom selling: photorealistic kitchens and bath designs
  • Includes catalog updates and support in the subscription

— Cons

  • Not Mac compatible
  • Quote-based pricing and catalogue access should be confirmed with the provider
  • Catalogue-driven: aimed at speccing branded product, not bespoke carcasses

07ProKitchen

Best for: Kitchen and bath dealers who need Mac and PC catalogue design

Pricing: Quote-based annual subscription, add-ons (VR, closet, countertop), 2-week trial

Platforms: Windows, Mac

ProKitchen is a showroom-oriented kitchen and bath tool whose standout trait is genuine Mac support alongside Windows. Like 2020, it is catalogue-driven — strong for speccing branded product, less so for bespoke joinery. Pair it with a fast concepting layer when you want to explore a one-off design before dropping into catalogue parts.

✓ Pros

  • Over 500 manufacturer catalogues for catalogue-driven kitchen design
  • Runs on Mac as well as PC — unusual in this category
  • Cloud saving, HD renderings, and VR presentation add-ons
  • Free trial to evaluate before subscribing

— Cons

  • Quote-based pricing with add-ons that stack up
  • Catalogue-led, so less suited to fully bespoke carcasses
  • Evaluate rendering and VR workflows against the catalogues and hardware you use

08SketchUp

Best for: Quick visual blocking when you already know the dimensions

Pricing: Free web plan, paid plans from $129/year

Platforms: Web, iPad, Mac, Windows

SketchUp is a quick way to block out a cabinet run when you already have the dimensions and want a visual layout. Its core push-pull workflow relies on manual modeling; configurable components and extensions can support repeatable changes, while production output commonly relies on extensions. Prompt2CAD reaches a comparable layout from a description and exports STEP for downstream production tools.

✓ Pros

  • Famously easy to learn for rough 3D layouts
  • Huge component library and a free web tier
  • Good for client-facing walkthroughs of a kitchen layout

— Cons

  • Core push-pull workflow is not feature-history parametric CAD; configurable components and extensions can cover some repeatable changes
  • Cut lists and CNC output need third-party extensions like CutList or OpenCutList

How to choose

Match the stack to the work you actually do.

Cabinet maker doing bespoke kitchens

Custom carcasses with cut lists and CNC files

Recommended stack: Prompt2CAD to concept and present → PolyBoard or Mozaik for production

Production shop with a CNC line

Nested, machine-ready parts at volume

Recommended stack: Cabinet Vision, or Mozaik CNC for a lighter footprint

Kitchen fitter or remodeler

Designs built from branded cabinet catalogues

Recommended stack: 2020 Design Flex or ProKitchen

Designer presenting to clients

Renders and layouts for approval, not production files

Recommended stack: Prompt2CAD for fast renders → hand cut files to the shop

DIY builder or one-person shop

A one-off built-in with a cut list

Recommended stack: Prompt2CAD + SketchList 3D, or SketchUp Free with an extension

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free cabinet design software in 2026?

Fully free options are limited in this category. SketchUp's free web tier handles rough layouts but needs an extension like OpenCutList for cut lists. Prompt2CAD offers trial credits where available so you can generate and render a parametric cabinet; CAD-file exports unlock after a paid top-up. PolyBoard offers a free demo, but it holds cut lists and CNC files behind the paid licence. For genuinely free production output, expect to compromise on either capability or polish.

Do I need Cabinet Vision for a small shop?

Not always. Cabinet Vision is built for volume manufacturing, so a small or one-person shop should weigh its cost and learning curve against the workflow it needs. Mozaik, PolyBoard, and SketchList 3D offer alternative design, cut-list, and CNC workflows. A small shop might concept in Prompt2CAD and continue in one of those tools, then evaluate Cabinet Vision as production volume and release requirements grow.

Which cabinet software exports cut lists and DXF for CNC?

Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, PolyBoard, and SketchList 3D generate production cut lists, and the first three drive CNC machinery directly. Prompt2CAD generates a preliminary parts list from explicitly modeled physical parts, including stable IDs, dimensions, quantities, materials, and CSV export, then exports DXF, STEP, and STL. Use downstream production software for edge schedules, grain direction, hardware, nesting, and G-code.

Do these tools handle both face-frame and frameless cabinets?

The production suites do. Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, and PolyBoard all model face-frame (American traditional) and frameless (European 32 mm) construction, including the hardware and reveals each implies. Catalogue tools like 2020 and ProKitchen build from whatever construction the manufacturer's catalogue uses. When concepting in Prompt2CAD you can describe either style and confirm the exact construction details in your production tool.

Is there cabinet design software for Mac?

Several suites in this comparison are Windows-native, including Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, PolyBoard, and 2020 Design Flex; verify current browser and macOS support before choosing. Mac-friendly options include Prompt2CAD (runs in any browser), ProKitchen, SketchList 3D, and SketchUp. If you work on a Mac and want bespoke parametric output rather than catalogue parts, Prompt2CAD is a direct fit.

What does a cabinet maker actually send to the CNC?

The router needs G-code, generated by CAM software from a cut list plus part geometry, typically as DXF or nested sheet files. Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, and PolyBoard produce these directly from the design. If you concept in a tool that does not nest — Prompt2CAD or SketchUp — you export DXF or STEP and let the production tool or CAM package handle nesting and tool paths.

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