# ProNest Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ProNest the right Manufacturing solution for you? Explore 9 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/187471/ProNest/reviews --- ProNest 4.4 (9) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/187471/ProNest/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of ProNest Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 4.8 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-9 of 9 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use BS Brian S. CAD Design/Sales Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good Nesting Software" July 8, 2020 4.0 My overall experience is Pronest works well, and technical support is the best in the business. I feel Pronest gives us the best cut possible on our machine and less cutting issues while running the machine. To get the most out of a Hypertherm plasma, I think Pronest is the way to go. Pros Easy to use. Enables advanced features of our HPR plasma system (True Hole, Fine Feature, SureCut). Customer performance, as with all Hypertherm products, is the best out there. Tech Support even helped me make custom report templates for our labels. Cons Modules for software features that are standard on some other software are an add-on which comes a hefty price and increases the yearly maintenance fee. These features include advanced plasma (for their own plasma systems), autonesting, skeleton cut-up, common line cutting, etc. Review Source EN Eric N. Sheetmetal/plasma table operator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cutting Edge Software" August 28, 2020 5.0 ProNest allows us to save time,material and labour costs.It allows you to put your product out at a more competitive price. You don't know what your capabilities are until you've tried the software. Pros The multiple functions that it can perform to make jobs less than a task is unbelievable. There are more features than probably required for any user,but they are there. I use it with a Design2fab program and the two mesh seamlessly . Cons I don't believe there are features that need much , if any improvement. It's usually just a matter of tweeking whats there to get the desired result. Updates usually roll out improvements and refine any issues. Review Source DN David N. Design Engineer EIT Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review" September 8, 2020 4.0 Pros We were able to automate the file list which greatly increased the speed of compiling and creating nests Cons It took a while to set up and test the automated lists Review Source MJ MARK J. Agri-science instructor Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Pro Nest in education" September 21, 2020 4.0 Very technical for part of the software--may be my learning curve, but the pro nest software can do whatever I need once we get the drawing done. Overall very satisfied. Pros Wide range of abilities and real world applications. Cons Can be complicated at times, A lot of steps to get to the end point of your cut job, Some ghost cuts or differences from the cad drawing to the cutter, However, this seems to be rare. Reason for choosing ProNest Pronest appeared to have more real world application for my students. Review Source JS Jody S. Managing Member Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great software, so much better than the software that actually came with my CNC machine" November 9, 2021 4.0 Saving a lot of $$$ that used to be wasted on excess material lost. Pros Nesting feature and easy to edit lead ins and outs. Cons Not sure if I like the CAD software that comes with it. Could be that I'm just not familiar with it and are more familiar with my current CAD software. Cool thing is that I can use either. Review Source HA Hector A. Engineering Technician Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User Friendly " August 12, 2020 5.0 Again, I am excited when I see our students learn the software and then apply it to their projects. Pros How user friendly it is for students. Students grasp it right away without hesitation. Cons I really cain't say much I don't hate about it. Reason for choosing ProNest n/a Review Source MM Manraj M. Owner Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ProNest Review " July 31, 2021 5.0 Pros Overall cost savings and increase in productivity. Cons Not applicable. What I liked least is that I didn’t use it a year ago. Reason for choosing ProNest Customer service is second to none. Review Source DP DAVE P. Programer/Operator Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Product" September 10, 2020 5.0 Pros ProNest LT is very easy to learn and use. It has increased our production while decreasing programing time. Cons The Part Sources section for adding DXF files is a little cumbersome to use. Review Source CB Christopher B. Fabrication planner Maritime Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Pronest" September 21, 2020 4.0 Pros Customer support is outstanding. I look forward to using it in the future. Cons Took a little time to get used to using it. 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