WoodyLite vs SketchList 3D
SketchList 3D is a full 3D design tool with automatic cut-list generation, priced at $79.99/month or $599.99/year (a perpetual license is also sold separately, without ongoing updates). WoodyLite is a free, browser-based cut plan optimizer — no 3D design, just fast, accurate sheet layouts.
| WoodyLite | SketchList 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $79.99/mo or $599.99/yr |
| Install | None — runs in browser | Desktop app + license |
| 3D rendering | No | Yes |
| Cut-list optimization | Yes | Yes |
| Your data | Stays in your browser | Stored in app / account |
Why woodworkers look for an alternative
Users on woodworking forums have reported that perpetual SketchList 3D licenses stopped working after a version upgrade, requiring reactivation or an unwanted repurchase. Others describe a steep learning curve before the software becomes productive, and that the "SketchList" name itself makes drawing anything beyond simple rectangles awkward.
Where WoodyLite fits
If you don't need 3D renders and just want an optimized, printable cutting layout for sheet goods — plywood, MDF, melamine — WoodyLite gets you there in a browser tab, for free, with no account and no license to keep track of. If you need full 3D furniture design, SketchList's feature set goes further than WoodyLite's.
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