Easel Standard(Free) vs. Easel Professional(Paid).

Easel software comes in two versions. The Free version which is feature packed, along with a Professional version that contains even more features. The software features seem to be bifurcated along the lines of features that would be required to run a sign business with the software. You will find the cost to be so low that it shouldn’t be a barrier if you wish to take advantage of the additional features. Please keep in mind that some very smart people are writing this software and have personal expenses in life like everyone else. If you want to spend the effort(lots of hours) to save a few dollars you can use the free VCarve license your membership entitles you to. VCarve is a professional CNC design & CAM software package and has a significant learning curve. As noted at the bottom of the (What is Easel) page, we DO NOT provide support for this path due to the sheer magnitude of users.

Difference between the Free & Paid versions of Easel?

Feature	Easel	Easel Pro
Design Tools & Detailed 3D Preview
Basic Design & Font Library
Image Trace, SVG, and G-Code Import and Export
Built-in Material and Bit Libraries with Recommended Cut Settings
Interactive Apps and Tools
Automated Easy Toolpath Generation
Two-Stage Carving and Federate Override
Workpiece Organization and Project Downloads
Software Upgrades, Cloud Storage, Access to Community Forums
3D-Carving
V-Carving
Advanced Toolpaths: Raster Carving, Ramping Plunges
Pro Design Library with More Tan 3 Million Designs
Customizable Font Library with 300+ Fonts and Text Effects
Toolbox with Custom Bits, Materials, and Saved Cut Settings
Large Material Tiling and Additional Cut Depth Below Material
Multiple Machine Profiles and Machine Parking