Multi-Platform CNC CAM Software
Download RouterCut
Choose your platform to install RouterCut natively from official app stores, run standalone on your workshop PC, or launch instantly in your web browser with zero installation.
macOS Desktop
Universal Mac application optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs with hardware-accelerated 3D simulation and direct USB CNC control.
- Install verified from Mac App Store
- Hardware-accelerated Metal 3D viewport
- Offline Rust CAM calculation kernel
- macOS 11 Big Sur or newer
Windows Desktop
Native 64-bit application with built-in Rust toolpath engine and direct USB serial COM port streaming to GRBL & GRBLhal controllers.
- 100% offline CAM computation on PC
- Direct USB serial streaming & DRO
- Fail-closed CNC safety verification
- Windows 10 & 11 (64-bit)
iOS & iPadOS
Take your toolpaths right to the CNC router bed. Touch-friendly digital readout (DRO), visual material inspection, and wireless streaming on iPad and iPhone.
- Download from Apple App Store
- Touch DRO position monitor at machine
- Full 3D stock removal simulation
- iOS 15+ & iPadOS 15+
Android
Shop floor touch companion for Android tablets and smartphones. Monitor cutter positions, review toolpaths, and stream G-code wirelessly to your router.
- Get it directly on Google Play
- Touch DRO position monitor & controls
- Optimized for workshop tablets
- Android 9.0 (Pie) or newer
Web Browser Edition
Run RouterCut immediately in Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox without installing anything. Multithreaded WebAssembly engine runs 100% locally on your computer with complete privacy.
- Zero install or downloads
- Chrome, Edge, Safari & Firefox
- Works on Chromebooks & Linux
- Files never leave your device
🛡️ Installation & Device Licensing Notes
Official Store Protection: On macOS, iOS, and Android, RouterCut is distributed through the Mac App Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play, guaranteeing sandboxed security, automatic updates, and store-verified downloads.
Windows SmartScreen: Because RouterCut on Windows is an independent woodworking CAM tool without a corporate telemetry footprint, Windows SmartScreen may show "Windows protected your PC" on initial launch. Click More info, then click Run anyway. You can verify the executable SHA-256 checksum or scan with VirusTotal at any time.
1 License Across All 5 Platforms: A single RouterCut Pro license allows you to activate up to 3 personal devices across macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and the Web. Design at your desk and run at the machine table with no extra fee.
Platform Comparison & System Requirements
| Feature / Requirement | macOS | Windows | iOS & iPadOS | Android | Web Browser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation Source | Mac App Store | Standalone (.zip) | Apple App Store | Google Play Store | Browser (Zero Install) |
| OS Version | macOS 11 Big Sur+ | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | iOS 15+ / iPadOS 15+ | Android 9.0+ | Any Modern OS |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon & Intel | x86_64 | ARM64 | ARM64 / x86_64 | WebAssembly |
| Offline Computation | 100% Offline | 100% Offline | 100% Offline | 100% Offline | Local in-browser |
| Machine Connection | USB Serial & WebSocket | Direct USB Serial & WebSocket | WebSocket Machine Link | WebSocket & USB (OTG) | WebSocket Machine Link |
Supported CNC Dialects & Controllers
RouterCut formats clean, verified G-code for all major open-source and industrial controllers:
- GRBL 1.1 & GRBLhal: Shapeoko, X-Carve, Genmitsu 3018, OpenBuilds LEAD/WorkBee, Onefinity, and custom Arduino/RP2040 shields.
- Marlin 2.x: DIY CNC builds, MPCNC (Mostly Printed CNC), LowRider CNC, and modified 3D printers.
- Mach3 & Mach4: Industrial and benchtop CNC routers with breakout boards and smoothsteppers.
- LinuxCNC: Industrial PC motion controllers with hardware step generators.
- Fanuc: Standard commercial machining centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download RouterCut for Mac and iOS?
You can download RouterCut directly from the Mac App Store for macOS desktop computers, and from the Apple App Store for iPad and iPhone.
Where can I download RouterCut for Android?
RouterCut is available directly on the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets.
Does one license work across the App Store, Google Play, and Windows?
Yes. Every RouterCut Pro purchase provides account-based multi-platform activation. You can activate up to 3 personal devices simultaneously across macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Web.
Does RouterCut upload my design files to any server?
Never. RouterCut processes all SVG files, geometry offset calculations, and G-code formatting locally on your device (via native Rust on desktop/mobile, and compiled WebAssembly in the browser). Your CAD and vector files never touch a remote server.
Which CNC machines are supported?
RouterCut works with any CNC router or mill that accepts standard G-code, including Shapeoko, X-Carve, Onefinity, Genmitsu 3018, OpenBuilds LEAD/WorkBee, PrintNC, MPCNC, and custom Mach3/LinuxCNC builds.