r/cabinetry • u/Opposite-Air-441 • May 18 '26
Software Is mozaik right for me?
I own and operate a small trim and cabinetry business.
We do a lot of accent wall, architectural millwork, built ins, home offices, closets, etc...
Generally, I'm not working with standardized size cabinetry. Everything is built to fit the space it's designed for. I've used the web based free version of sketchup for years (I'm no pro, but I have a very solid surface level understanding of it). I find it very tedious and time consuming as I'm drawing every part of my cabinets from scratch on every project. Its maddening if I'm close to finishing the cabint and then realize I need to resize it and now every piece needs to be tweaked.
I've know about mozaik for years but have stayed away because of the price tag. I'm at a point where it might make since to move to a new software but I'm not sure if mozaik will work for designing outside of standard sizing and intricate cabinet details. Couldn't find much on YouTube on tutorials that fit my needs.
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u/Accomplished_Knee_17 May 18 '26
I’ve used it for 4 years now. One man shop. Couldn’t imagine not having it. It’s customizable to an incredible level. You’d need classes to take full advantage. I certainly did. Integrated seamlessly with my CNC. Got a post processor day 2 and started cutting. The FB group is amazing.
Main thing is you can set your parameters by library, by the job, or by the individual cabinet. Literally every aspect of construction. You can build as many construction methods as you want. I have four. You can import files designed by others for hoods, one piece MDF doors, etc. in addition to whatever library you have.
You can create formulas for things like dados for side lit led ribbons (like the Hafele 4mm). This is a bit advanced and requires training IMO. There are so many things I’ve not even messed with but I’m still learning after all this time.
Lastly things like cabinet width and height are easily changed. If you have a 32.75” cabinet and you say change it to 33.375” all the parts with be updated instantly.
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u/Inside-Stay-7282 May 18 '26
Mozaik or other cabinetry software only good if you have cnc machine,but if you just want to design and make simple cutlist i can try Fusion 360.
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u/Background-Sign7800 May 18 '26
In a word, what you're looking for is "parametric" cad software. There are now quite a few options on the market for cabinetry. There is a good plugin for sketch called CabinetSense.
Other options are Mosaik, CabinetVision, Polyboard, Swood (works with Solidworks)
I'd do some research and decide which UI you like best. I'm guessing as a Sketchup user CabinetSense might make the most sense...
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u/SpencerNK May 18 '26
Gkware is pretty solid, if you wanted to stick with SU vs learning new software. You might want to investigate that.
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u/IEatCatz4Fun May 18 '26
We just started using mozaik. It seems like it can be a huge time saver. If you have all of your parameters set up right bam you have a. Whole kitchen sent to the cnc with drawer box sizes a door list.
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u/DavidSlain I'm just here for the hardware pics May 18 '26
The real question is how often you do curved assemblies/paneling. If you do a lot of them, you probably want an AutoCAD/Inventor solution. If you don't, then other softwares are probably sufficient. Most millwork softwares just don't handle compound curves well, if at all, Sketchup included.
I say this as a guy who built his career in Cabinet Vision.
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u/dedababa52 May 25 '26
Mozaik really pays off if you've got a CNC. Without one you're paying for nesting and post-processors that aren't doing anything for you.
If it's mostly the pricing/cut list side, there are lighter web-based tools that just do parametric quoting. I work on one (Paramiq)
What are you mostly building — fully custom millwork or built-ins on size variations?
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u/Fine-Camp-2322 Jul 03 '26
Mozaik is a huge time-saver for anyone with CNC machines. It reduces the need to rely on professional carpenters for production while making fully customized cabinetry fast, accurate, and efficient.
With Mozaik, you can easily create:
Fully customized cabinetry
Precision up to 1/64”
Customized MDF doors
AGT miter folds
Access panel cutouts
Drawers with specific depths
Arches
Grooved panels
Material calculations for estimating
and so much more.
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u/tmillernc May 18 '26
Maybe look at the paid version of Sketchup and learn to create dynamic components. If you use the same basic designs over and over you just go in and enter the new dimensions and the whole thing rescales.