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 | |
