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LaserProfit alternative? Atelier Pilot vs LaserProfit, free web calculator or Excel workbook
LaserProfit.eu is a free, browser-based laser engraving and cutting price calculator. Atelier Pilot is a paid Excel workbook for quoting laser and CNC jobs. If you want a quick free estimate, LaserProfit is a good place to start. If you are looking for a LaserProfit alternative that runs as a spreadsheet, here is how they compare. This page explains what each one does so you can pick the right tool. Information on LaserProfit comes from its public English page, checked on 19 October 2026.
At a glance
| LaserProfit.eu | Atelier Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | €27, one-time |
| Format | Web page in your browser | Excel .xlsx file (no macros); built for Microsoft Excel, checked in LibreOffice, Google Sheets not guaranteed |
| Languages and currencies | 14 languages, 12 currencies (per its site) | English; any currency (you type your own amounts) |
| Machine presets | 47 laser models listed on its site; supports popular diode brands (xTool, Creality, Sculpfun, Atomstack…) | None: you enter your own machine rate |
| Material cost | Material usage calculator from sheet and design size | Batch material cost plus a scrap rate (%) |
| Setup time | Not confirmed as a separate field from the page text (its FAQ recommends charging a setup fee) | Batch setup in minutes, spread over the quantity |
| Selling fees | Marketplace fee calculator listed as "coming soon" for v2.8 on the English page | Percentage fee plus a fixed fee per order |
| Extras | Finishing options, rush (+30%), double-sided, shipping, PDF quote with your logo, community chat | Planned-vs-Actual sheet, 5 worked examples, automatic checks |
| Invalid inputs | Not described | No price shown, status "CHECK INPUTS" |
| Customer-facing PDF quote | Yes (per its site) | No |
Source: laserprofit.eu/en/, read on 19 October 2026 (page shows v2.7, April 2026; the Polish page shows v2.8, May 2026).
When LaserProfit is the better choice
- You want a free tool and a price in seconds.
- You work with a common diode laser and like having machine presets.
- You want to hand a customer a PDF quote with your logo.
When Atelier Pilot is the better choice
- You want a file you keep and can audit: every formula is visible in the workbook.
- You want scrap, batch setup, selling fees and a margin worked out on the selling price in one sum.
- You want to compare each finished job with its quote (Planned vs Actual) and correct the next one.
- You quote CNC jobs as well as laser jobs, with your own machine and labour rates.
Our honest take
Try LaserProfit first if you have never priced a job: it costs nothing. If you find yourself copying its results into a spreadsheet to add scrap, setup, fees and a check of your real margin, that is the gap Atelier Pilot fills.
Not sure which inputs to use? Read how much to charge for laser engraving.
Last checked: 19 October 2026. Prices and features change; follow the source links before you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is LaserProfit free?
Yes. Its site presents it as a free laser engraving price calculator (checked 19 October 2026).
Does Atelier Pilot work offline?
Yes, once downloaded, in Excel or LibreOffice. Google Sheets is not guaranteed.
Can Atelier Pilot make a PDF quote for my customer?
No. It calculates the price; you copy it into your own quote or invoice.
Which one handles marketplace fees?
Atelier Pilot has a percentage fee and a fixed fee per order. LaserProfit lists a marketplace fee calculator as planned for its next release on its English page.
Sources
- laserprofit.eu/en (read 19 Oct 2026)
- laserprofit.eu (Polish page, read 19 Oct 2026: v2.8, 9 May 2026)