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Founders Lifetime
Founders Lifetime is available for a limited number of early customers. A new pricing model is coming soon.
Download Lightlane for macOS or Windows and unlock every pro feature for 14 days - no credit card required.
Hobbyist
Solo makers. Fast local iteration with core engraving pipeline.
- ✓GRBL / G-code export & streaming
- ✓Import → preview → engrave pipeline
- ✓Offline activation
- ✓Materials presets (local)
- ✓Community support
- •Ruida / K40 UPGRADE
- •Remote engraving suite PRO+
Pro MOST POPULAR
Advanced controllers + upcoming team & remote fabrication toolkit.
- ✓Everything in Hobbyist
- ✓Ruida controller support
- ✓K40 / M2-Nano COMING SOON
- ✓Priority support
- ✓Template packs & marketplace access
- ✓Device streaming enhancements
- •Multi-seat team seats COMING SOON
- •Remote engraving suite COMING SOON
Founders: future extra seats discounted permanently.
Run the pro trial on your machines firstEnterprise
Scaling operations & production facilities needing governance & customisation.
- ✓Everything in Pro
- ✓White-label build option
- ✓Advanced automation APIs
- ✓Early feature access
- ✓Priority success & advisory
- •Bulk / multi-site seat management COMING SOON
- •Remote engraving orchestration COMING SOON
Founders lock discount on all future seat blocks.
Education
Labs, classrooms & maker programs needing safe, repeatable workflows.
- ✓Everything in Pro
- ✓Lab / station management PLANNED
- ✓Central material & template sync
- ✓Discounted expansion seats (founders)
- •Classroom remote queue COMING SOON
- •Curriculum content packs COMING SOON
Founders lock permanent base seat allocation.
Trial the full build before you buy.
Install Lightlane on your production workstation, sync projects, and run actual jobs during the 14-day pro trial.
Why lock pricing now?
- •One-time founding purchase → lifetime updates & features.
- •Seat baseline guaranteed: first seat can’t be clawed back.
- •Permanent discounted rate on future additional seats.
- •Priority feedback channel influences roadmap.
- •Earlier access to controller & remote tooling betas.
Coming Soon Highlights
- →Remote engraving & job orchestration (Pro+)
- →Multi-seat/team license management
- →Bulk device profile deployment
- →K40 / M2-Nano controller path
- →White-label enterprise builds
All roadmap items above included for existing founders without extra upgrade fees.
Laser engraving software pricing FAQ
Answers to common questions about Lightlane laser cutter software licenses, supported controllers, and enterprise onboarding.
Can I try Lightlane for free before buying?
Absolutely. Download Lightlane for macOS or Windows to unlock a 14-day, full-featured trial. No credit card is required and you can test on production hardware before purchasing a lifetime license.
Is Lightlane laser engraving software a one-time purchase?
Yes. The Hobbyist and Pro plans are lifetime licenses-founders pay once and receive all future Lightlane laser engraving software updates without renewals or subscription fees.
Which laser cutters are supported on the paid plans?
Lightlane supports Ruida natively and GRBL or G-code laser cutters out of the box. K40 / M2-Nano support and additional controllers are actively being tested and roll out to Pro customers first.
Do you offer onboarding for enterprise or education teams?
Enterprise and Education tiers include tailored onboarding, governance, and roadmap alignment. Contact the team to scope multi-seat deployments, lab setups, or white-label requirements.