Cabinet Design Software for DIYers: Why CabinetPlans.io Beats the Rest

John Viercinski
August 10, 2025
5 min read

If you’re a DIYer, woodworker, or cabinet shop owner looking for a better way to plan your cabinet builds, you’ve probably realized one thing: most cabinet design software is expensive, hard to use, or locked behind Windows-only downloads. That’s where CabinetPlans.io comes in: a modern, fully online cabinet design tool that’s fast, easy to use, and totally free to get started.

Whether you're building kitchen cabinets, garage storage, or custom built-ins, CabinetPlans.io gives you the power to design, visualize, and print everything you need right from your browser.

Why Most Cabinet Software Falls Short for DIYers

Let’s take a quick look at what most “pro” cabinet software options offer (and why they’re a pain):

  • High Monthly Costs – Tools like Mozaik and CabinetVision can cost $100/month or more, often with mandatory setup fees.
  • Windows-Only Downloads – Mac users? Chromebook? You’re out of luck.
  • Complex UI – These tools were built for big shops, not individual DIYers or part-time builders.
  • No Simple Cut Lists or Printable Labels – You get endless settings but not the simple outputs you need to actually build something.

Why CabinetPlans.io is Built for DIYers and Small Shops

CabinetPlans.io was created by a cabinetmaker and software developer frustrated with exactly those limitations. Here’s what sets it apart:

✅ Free Plan to Get Started

Design your first project at no cost. No credit card required.

✅ 100% Online

Works on Mac, Windows, iPad, Chromebook—anything with a browser. No installation, no updates, no headaches.

✅ Fast Cabinet Editor

Choose from preconfigured cabinet types or customize dimensions, face frame options, hardware, doors, drawers, plywood choices, and more.

✅ Automatic Cut Lists & Labels

Instantly generate optimized parts lists, cut sheets, and Avery-compatible labels you can print for every cabinet. No spreadsheets needed.

✅ Built for Real World Construction

All outputs are based on proven cabinet construction methods, with support for both face frame and frameless styles, adjustable shelving, and appliance cutouts.

Who Is CabinetPlans.io For?

  • DIYers building their own kitchens or garage cabinets
  • Trim carpenters who need quick, professional-quality plans
  • Small cabinet shops looking for affordable alternatives to expensive software
  • All cabinet builders that want to go from dimensions to cut sheets in minutes, not hours

Try It Today — No Download, No Risk

CabinetPlans.io is changing the game for hobbyists and small shops who want professional quality cabinet planning without the pro-software price tag.


👉 Start designing your first cabinet now — it’s free