Pricing

Pricing that matches how you actually use Light Lane

From individual maker software to full business and education setups, Light Lane has a path that fits how you work.

  • Maker from $12 USD/month per seat
  • Pro from $24 USD/month per seat
  • Business, education, and enterprise packages tailored to your setup

Different levels of workflow, different levels of support

Light Lane is not one rigid product for one type of user.

Some people just need a cleaner modern workflow for importing files, preparing jobs, previewing output, and engraving without the usual old-software pain. Some need stronger machine awareness, smarter settings, calibration tools, and repeat-work features that start saving real time once production gets more serious.

And some businesses or education teams want more than software. They want a complete setup that helps them launch premium custom products, branded experiences, or in-house engraving capability without having to figure out the technical stack, process design, and setup burden on their own.

Choose the path that fits your workflow

Software plans are billed monthly. Education, business, and enterprise pricing is quoted based on scope.

Plan Price Best for What it helps with
Maker $12 USD/month per seat Individual makers and straightforward engraving workflows A modern import, preview, and engrave workflow with support for GRBL, Marlin, Smoothieware, and generic or custom G-code setups
Pro $24 USD/month per seat Serious makers, shops, and repeat commercial work Adds AI help, material testing, stronger streaming, calibration modes, and Ruida support in early alpha
Business Software Per quote Businesses that want the software set up around their real workflow Light Lane software with setup, configuration, and onboarding shaped around your business needs
Education Package Per quote Schools adding laser capability with a managed setup A fully managed setup including a Light Lane unit, installation, onboarding, and ongoing support
Business Package Per quote Businesses adding premium custom physical products or branded experiences in-house A complete capability layer, not just software, helping businesses launch premium physical offerings without technical chaos
Enterprise Per quote Larger organisations with custom requirements Tailored software, setup, integration, and support shaped around the organisation

Maker

For people who want modern laser software without paying for advanced production tools they do not need yet.

Who it is for

Maker is the clean starting point for individual users and smaller workflows that need a better way to import, preview, prepare, and engrave, without the friction of old-school laser software.

  • Support for GRBL, Marlin, Smoothieware, and generic or custom G-code workflows
  • G-code export plus streaming
  • Full import to preview to engrave pipeline
  • Materials presets library
  • Community support
  • Offline mode for air-gapped setups
  • AI Assistant or Smart Settings
  • Material Test Grid
  • Ruida controller support

Best when

You want a better core workflow

Great if your main goal is replacing clunky laser software with something faster, cleaner, and easier to work with every day.

You run common controller setups

A strong fit for users working with GRBL, Marlin, Smoothieware, or other generic G-code based machines.

You are ready to try it

If Maker already sounds like the right fit, go straight to the latest app build and start from a real install.

Pro

For users doing serious work, repeat work, new material testing, or more advanced machine setups where time saved and mistakes avoided start to matter a lot more.

Why people move up

Pro is for when engraving becomes operational, not occasional. It adds the tools that help you get better results faster, reduce wasted stock, and build more reliable repeatable workflows around the machine you actually use.

  • Everything in Maker
  • AI Assistant for image colour grading and tone prep for engraving
  • Smart Settings that suggest power, speed, and passes based on your material and goal
  • Material Test Grid for dialing in new materials faster
  • Ruida controller support in early alpha
  • Priority email and chat support
  • Advanced device streaming
  • Calibration modes for each laser so the software understands the machine more accurately
  • Better time estimates and output behaviour based on how the laser actually responds

Best when

You do repeat work

Templates, test grids, calibration, and smarter setup start paying back quickly once jobs become repeatable or commercial.

You need more machine awareness

Useful if stronger device communication, better estimates, and early Ruida support make a real difference to how you work.

You want to validate it on a machine

If Pro already sounds like your workflow, download the current app and test it against a real setup.

The business package is not just software pricing

The business package is for companies that want to add premium custom physical products and branded experiences in-house, without technical chaos.

That can mean collectible metal cards, premium branded gifts, personalised tags, branded packaging inserts, awards, plaques, loyalty items, internal recognition products, creator merch, membership items, or other premium physical pieces that a business can now produce itself.

What a business is really buying here is not a list of software features. It is a new premium product capability. It can mean a new revenue stream, stronger physical brand presence, fast-launch product line creation, more exclusive customer experiences, and less dependence on outsourcing.

In other words, this is the offer for businesses that want to say, "we can make premium stuff now", "this makes our brand feel cooler", and "it looks difficult, but you've made it easy." That is why pricing is handled per quote. The right setup depends on the products, machines, workflow, installation, onboarding, and rollout support involved.

What the business package is designed to do

This is not positioned as software for hobby laser users. It is positioned as a business capability.

  • Help businesses launch premium custom products or branded experiences faster
  • Create a new revenue stream that feels premium, repeatable, and operationally manageable
  • Bring custom product capability in-house without outsourcing delays or technical chaos
  • Make premium physical brand presence easier to produce and easier to repeat
  • Turn a product idea into a working internal setup, not just a piece of software on a machine

Why Light Lane can pay for itself

Once laser work becomes part of real output, the cost is rarely just the software subscription. The bigger cost is friction.

Time lost rebuilding repeat jobs. Stock wasted while guessing settings. Slower setup because the machine is treated like a generic box. Constant switching between apps for simple commercial tasks. Bad previews that create uncertainty.

Light Lane is designed to reduce those taxes on normal work. Material Test Grid helps dial in new materials faster. Machine profiles and calibration reduce repeated setup. Built-in creation tools speed up everyday tasks. Templates and repeat runs make proven jobs easier to rerun.

For businesses, the value can be even bigger. A premium physical product line, branded internal programme, or custom customer experience can justify itself through perceived value, higher margins, and stronger brand differentiation, especially when the setup feels easy to operate.

Education Package

The education package is a fully managed setup for schools that want to add laser capability properly.

We supply and install a Light Lane unit, handle the setup, train the staff, and provide ongoing support. The school gets a working, supervised-ready laser setup without having to source machines, figure out software, or manage the technical side themselves.

Pricing is per quote because every school environment is different.

Enterprise

For larger organisations that need something shaped around their specific requirements.

That might mean custom software configuration, dedicated setup and integration, specialised onboarding, or a broader rollout across multiple sites or teams. The scope depends on the organisation.

Pricing is per quote. Get in touch and we will work out what makes sense.

Need a scoped quote?

If you are evaluating Light Lane for a school, a business, or an enterprise rollout, the best next step is a conversation.

Start here

Education

Managed laser setup for schools including a Light Lane unit, installation, training, and support.

Enterprise

Custom scope for larger organisations. Software, setup, integration, and support tailored to your needs.

Book a demo

See the workflow live and talk through what the right setup would look like.

Questions people usually ask before they start

Which controllers does Light Lane support?

Light Lane supports GRBL, Marlin, Smoothieware, and generic or custom G-code workflows. Ruida support is also available in early alpha on Pro.

Is Ruida fully supported yet?

Not yet. Ruida support is currently in early alpha, which is why it is included under Pro and should be positioned carefully rather than treated like fully mature support.

Why are education, business, and enterprise priced per quote?

Because those setups are usually about more than access to the software. They can involve machines, installation, onboarding, workflow design, support expectations, and rollout scope. The right setup depends on what the organisation is trying to achieve.

What is the difference between the business package and enterprise?

The business package is built around adding premium physical product capability in-house. Enterprise is for organisations with broader or more custom requirements, which could include software, setup, integration, and support shaped around the specific situation.

What does the education package include?

A fully managed setup including a Light Lane unit, installation, staff training, and ongoing support. The specifics depend on the school, which is why pricing is per quote.

Can I book a demo first?

Yes. If you want to see the workflow, ask about machine compatibility, or talk through whether software-only or a broader setup makes more sense, booking a demo is the best next step.

Is Light Lane suitable for repeat work, not just one-off engraving?

Yes. That is one of the main reasons it exists. Templates, repeat runs, material testing, machine-aware setup, calibration, and better streaming all become more valuable the moment jobs start repeating.

Start with the path that fits what you are building

Choose Maker or Pro if you want the software today. Talk to us about education, business, or enterprise setups.

Last updated April 1, 2026