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Atelier Pilot vs Graphiqly: which laser product pricing calculator?
Graphiqly, which sells ready-to-engrave laser designs, offers a Laser Product Pricing Calculator on its website. It is quick, it has a simple and an advanced mode, and its page explains every formula. Atelier Pilot is a downloadable Excel workbook for quoting laser and CNC jobs. Information on Graphiqly comes from its calculator page, checked on 19 October 2026.
At a glance
| Graphiqly calculator | Atelier Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Web calculator; no price or sign-up shown on the page | €27, one-time |
| Format | Web page | Excel .xlsx (no macros); built for Microsoft Excel, checked in LibreOffice, Google Sheets not guaranteed |
| Machine time | Counted as labour only if you switch that option on; no separate machine rate described | Separate machine rate and labour rate |
| Material | Cost per blank, or sheet/batch cost ÷ pieces; waste allowance in advanced mode | Batch material cost plus a scrap rate (%) |
| Setup | Part of hands-on time per item | Batch setup minutes spread over the quantity |
| Fees | Percentage fee and fixed transaction fee (advanced mode) | Percentage fee and fixed fee per order |
| Price formula with fees | (total cost + fixed fee) ÷ (1 − fee % − margin) | Same principle: (direct cost + fixed fee) ÷ (1 − fees − margin) |
| Results | Minimum, recommended and premium price; .99 rounding; bulk pricing option | Price before and after tax, unit price, achieved margin, batch table 1 to 100 |
| Currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD (symbol only) | Any (you type your amounts) |
| Sales tax / VAT | Not described on the page | Yes, editable rate |
| Planned vs actual | Not described on the page | Yes |
Source: graphiqly.com/laser-product-pricing-calculator/, read on 19 October 2026.
When Graphiqly is the better choice
- You sell finished laser products and want a fast price with retail-style .99 rounding.
- You like seeing minimum, recommended and premium options side by side.
When Atelier Pilot is the better choice
- Your machine has a real hourly cost (depreciation, power, maintenance) that you want priced separately from your time.
- You quote batches, where setup has to be shared across the parts.
- You need sales tax or VAT, and a record of planned versus actual results.
- You quote CNC work too.
Our honest take
Graphiqly's calculator is a clear, well-documented tool for pricing a finished product. Atelier Pilot goes further on shop costs (machine rate, batch setup, tax) and keeps everything in a file you own.
Not sure which inputs to use? Read how to work out your laser machine hourly rate.
Last checked: 19 October 2026. Prices and features change; follow the source links before you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Graphiqly calculator convert currencies?
No. Its page says the currency selector only changes the symbol.
Does Graphiqly charge for machine time?
Only as labour, when you switch on "include machine time in labor cost", according to its page.
Do both use the same margin formula with fees?
Yes. Both divide by one minus the fee percentage minus the margin.
Can I use Atelier Pilot offline?
Yes, in Excel or LibreOffice once downloaded.
Sources
- graphiqly.com/laser-product-pricing-calculator (read 19 Oct 2026)