CoCut Pro XT vs Vectric Aspire
CoCut Pro XT
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| Figure | CoCut Pro XT | Vectric Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Sign Design Software | 7.9 (#8) | 7.1 (#21) |
| Founded | 1993 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Grevenmacher, Luxembourg | Alcester, West Midlands, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | CoCut Pro XT turns illustration programs into a signmaking program for vinyl signage and Print & Cut workflows. | Aspire is software for designing and cutting parts on a CNC router, combining 2D design and toolpath calculation with 3D relief modeling and machining strategies. |
| Trial | The maker offers a 30-day free trial by request and says license data is sent by email. | Vectric offers a fully functional free trial to test software compatibility with a CNC machine. |
Plans
CoCut Pro XT
- Add-on licensePrice not published
- Full licensePrice not published
- UpgradePrice not published
In their own words
CoCut Pro XT
CoCut Pro XT turns supported illustration programs into a signmaking workflow for vinyl signage and Print & Cut production. Its Pro XT edition includes an AutoCAD plugin for cutting directly from AutoCAD. It detects common optical-sensor cut marks and supports systems including Summa OPOS, Mimaki OPAAL, GCC AAS, Roland (not all models), Mutoh, and Graphtec. Production tools include cutting by color, bitmap contouring, segmentation for oversized plots, material display, foil optimization, weeding aids, and PhotoCut. Multiple plotters can be configured and controlled from one computer. Listed host programs include CorelDRAW through 2026, CorelDesigner, Illustrator through CC (2026), InDesign through CC (2023), AutoCAD through 2026/LT 2026, and Inkscape. It runs on Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 in 32-bit or 64-bit versions. The maker offers a 30-day free trial by request and installation assistance. For flatbed cutters with multi-tool head support, it recommends OptiScout Front-End. The product is aimed at signmakers, vehicle labelers, screen printers, print service providers, and specified Zünd PN/M-C2 cutting workflows.
Vectric Aspire
Vectric Aspire has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.