Stop quoting parts in spreadsheets.
InCost prices sheet metal, 3D printed and machined parts in seconds and turns 3D models into shop drawings. Open a DXF or STEP file, pick a material and get a cost you can send.
- Free forever plan
- 4-day Pro trial, no card
- No account needed
- Laser and sheet metal
- Nesting
- 3D printing
- Machining
- Imperial and metric
- Drawings from STEP
Why InCost
The same quote. A fraction of the time.
Most shops still price parts with a calculator, a spreadsheet and a lot of memory. InCost does the measuring and the math for you.
Spreadsheet quote ~20 min
- Measure cut length by hand in CAD
- Look up density and price per pound
- Convert mm to inches and back
- Guess scrap and setup costs
- Copy numbers into a quote by hand
With InCost ~3 min
- Open the DXF, cut length and pierces are read automatically
- Pick a material from the built-in library
- Units convert as you type
- Nesting shows real sheet yield
- Export a clean PDF quote in one click
Features
Every process your shop quotes.
Switch tools without switching apps. Your rates, materials and margins carry across all of them.
Inside InCost
Much more than a cost calculator.
Everything a technologist and design engineer does every day, in one desktop app.
Savings calculator
See when Pro pays for itself.
Move the sliders to match your week.
Assumes about 3 minutes per quote in InCost and Pro at $19 per month. Your results will vary.
Tested on real jobs
Built by a working design engineer. Every release is checked by process technologists who quote parts every day.
Your data stays yours
InCost runs on your PC. Drawings, prices and customer quotes never leave your machine.
Opens instantly
A light desktop app. No browser tabs, no login screen, no waiting for a server.
Pricing
Simple pricing. Start free.
Every download includes 4 days of Pro. When it ends, keep using Free or add a license key.
Free
For quick estimates and everyday engineering math.
- All cost calculations on screen
- Drawings from 3D models on screen
- 40 engineer calculators and unit converter
- Up to 5 saved estimates
Pro
For anyone who sends quotes to customers.
- Everything in Free, without limits
- PDF quotes, reports and travelers with your logo
- Shop drawings exported to PDF and DXF
- Automatic nesting and the full DXF editor
- Batch quoting for whole folders
- Quality protocols and EN 10204 certificates
- All structural tools, 3D print prep and team mode
Secure checkout by Paddle. Cancel anytime.
What you get with Pro
FAQ
Questions before you download.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes. Free has no time limit and no account. The 4-day Pro trial starts on first launch and needs no card.
How do I install InCost?
Download the ZIP, extract it to any folder and run InCost. No installer and no admin rights needed. New versions arrive inside the app automatically.
Windows shows a SmartScreen warning. Is it safe?
InCost is a new app and is not code-signed yet, so Windows may ask you to confirm. Click "More info", then "Run anyway".
Does it need an internet connection?
No. Everything runs on your PC. Internet is used once to activate a Pro license.
Can I use my own machine rates and material prices?
Yes. Rates, setup costs, margins and prices per pound are all editable and saved for next time.
Does it work in metric?
Yes. InCost works in inches and millimeters, pounds and kilograms, and converts between them as you type.
How do I get a Pro license?
Buy through Paddle and you receive a license key by email. Paste it into InCost to unlock Pro.
Contact
Talk to the person who builds InCost.
A question, a bug, a feature your shop needs or help with a license. You get an answer from the developer, not a bot.
Best for licenses, invoices and detailed questions.
hello@incost.appReplies within 1–2 business days.
Your next quote can take three minutes.
Download InCost free. Pro is unlocked for your first 4 days.