Own it. Don't rent it.

StarNest is a one-time purchase — $300 per machine, yours forever. The first year of updates & support is included; after that it's $125/machine/year, and you can stop anytime.

StarNest perpetual license

One-time purchase. One license per cutting PC.

$300 / machine, one-time

Additional machines $210 each (30% off). Includes the first year of updates & support.

Perpetual license — the software never expires
True-shape nesting — quick, advanced & GA modes
Hole nesting & multi-sheet layouts
DXF import — Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Auto lead-in/out & kerf compensation
Cut sequencing & cut-time estimates
LinuxCNC G-code output
First year of updates & support included

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Updates & support after year one

Maintenance renews automatically at $125/machine/year so you keep getting new versions and support. Cancel anytime from your billing portal — your software keeps working forever, and you keep every version released while your plan was active.

New here? Download free and try it for 14 days first.

Purchases are billed immediately and are non-refundable — the free 14-day trial is your evaluation period. By buying you agree to our Terms of Service.

Common questions

Is it really a one-time purchase?: Yes. $300 buys a perpetual license for one machine — the software never expires. The only recurring cost is optional: $125/machine/year for continued updates & support, and the first year is included.
What happens if I stop paying for maintenance?: Nothing breaks. You keep StarNest forever, including every version released while your maintenance was active — you'd only miss versions released after it lapsed. Renew anytime to get those.
Is the license tied to a machine or a user?: To a machine — one license per cutting PC. Need more? Additional machines are $210 each (30% off). You can move a license to a new PC from your account.
Can I use it offline?: Yes — fully. StarNest verifies your license offline and never needs to phone home.
What controller does it output to?: StarNest generates G-code for LinuxCNC (CandCNC / CommandCNC). Support for other controllers isn't available today.