LightBurn Software Reviews 187

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional customer service, highlighting the prompt, professional, and friendly assistance received. Many people found the support team to be incredibly fast and efficient, often resolving issues quickly and providing clear, easy-to-follow advice. The software itself is frequently described as excellent, user-friendly, and the best on the market, offering intuitive controls and powerful features that enhance the design workflow. However, some customers also noted issues with the product, describing it as a "necessary evil" that can be frustrating for creative work due to error messages. A few other people also felt that the support was not always responsive, with some experiencing delays in replies or a lack of resolution for specific technical problems, including issues with product functionality.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aussie Men's shed Lightburn user for over 5 years. Never had need to use Support until I tried to sort out too many computers, too many Lightburn keys. emailed my problem to the Support Team expectin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best software available, with outstanding support Offered at a fair price (you'll easily make your money back just from the time saved compared to using LaserGRBL and similar tools), this is hands d... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LB Efficiency. Speed in replies, easy to follow advice! I contacted support to get the current licence expiry date. This due to sent in a payment which according to mu notes was due….but it seems I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lightburn support is always the best, fastest, and most fair I have experienced! I have software from almost all of the big guys,from OS to speciality software for music and craft creation, to Offic... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Lightburn is a necessary evil. Ive been using is for nearly two years now. It needs to be used to operate the laser. It works well as a laser controller but completely sucks as a creative software ba... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The support, if you could even call it that, was ridiculous. After downloading 2.0 my machine became for the most part, worthless. I lost consirable power immediately. Their response, is your lens c... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The questions I have are not answerable in the forum. I run a Recovery program (non-profit) that engraves chips at several sites. Need to know if I can use the one license on as many as 4 computers... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally, a laser cutter program that just works! The layout and editing tools are intuitive and powerful, making my design workflow incredibly smooth. The level of control it gives me over my machine... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was having problems setting up my new laser engraver. I sent an email to LightBurn and within minutes they responded with a detailed step by step solution! The software is excellent and the customer... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used this software for about four years now and it's the best on the market. I had an unfortunate hard drive error and couldn't find my key to use the software. I contacted customer support and e... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trying to get v2.02 to work without success. When moving the laser, it won't go in a straight line, but goes diagonal. Customer service says they are working on a few "bugs". This is several weeks... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am retired and Lightburn has really given alot of enjoyment. If you dream of a project, you can design, cut, or engrave it. Looking forward making more projects in the future. One project that is ni... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly Outstanding Support! I just want to say a big thank you to the LightBurn Software support team for their amazing service. Their prompt, professional, and friendly assistance truly made my exp... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The software is great, never had an issue, using it over 2 years now. The customer support is amazing, contacted them for second PC serial on a Sunday and they replied within a minutes. Keep up the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot fault the software or customer service, it had been a while since using due to ill health so missed renewing and a number of updates, this meant I’d forgotten my long in details. The customer s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was using a knock off version of LaserCad and my buddy told me to switch to LightBurn. Instantly my burns improved. I thought I had issues with my DIY co2 laser and had been having issues with fla... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is fantastic, couldn't fault them, if any problems contact these guys as they are very patience and very quick to your response. This is the easiest software I've ever worked on. So I hig... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Via support email The communication hopes to quickly integrate our control board, so that the LightBurn Software can support this control board, but it has been very slow and has not made effective pr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am an absolute beginner to laser engraving and Lightburn. I took an AutoCAD 1cyear course a few years ago, so I have basic knowledge. I watched online video after video, but each video... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the absolute best laser software on the market. As a software engineer, I have to say that this is so well written, and the support is exceptional. I highly recommend this for lasers that ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After purchasing Lightburn on line i had a question about downloading. I was able to get the problem resolved by chatting online with a Lightburn technician. Great service sand great product.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with their customer service. Quick to respond and explain clearly. The software is great. Have been using it for about 2 years with my galvo fiber laser. Was easy to get started and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of a kind software, best for laser cutting and engraving. Also very satisfied with the customer support too, I mistakenly bought the wrong licence so they got me refunded and also extended my tria... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ok Let me clarify a review I gave on LightBurn a couple days ago I recently had my computer crash and had to put my laser on another device I had my key but could not get the page I needed to in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Greetings I am very satisfied with your LightBurn software and your customer service. Thank you for creating this program and thank you very much for your help so far.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service on problems I was having during setup. The software is top notch also. Best company I have worked with in years... keep up the great work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Lightburn since 2018; it is outstanding software. With every release, it only gets better. I absolutely love the customer support, too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your associate never gave up on me even when some of the directions were not intuitive to me. After several back-and-forth, the associate shared with me similar G code used on their own Foxalien CNC... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've tried to explain what I need as simply as possible. Lightburn is very easy to use, but I need more time to use it because the results I've gotten haven't met my expectations. Thank you

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The software is easy to learn and understand , and the team a Lightburn offered me great support. i would highly recommend this software for laser application

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lightburn were happy and quick in replying to a question not strictly related to a Lightburn issue. Whenever I have contacted them they are ready to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very satisfied! Very quick response, very high problem-solving skills, and very friendly communication. Couldn't be better! Thank you very much!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tech Support helped me get through and solve puzzling issues. I was pulling my hair out and using action words. Their support helped me keep my hair.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was very responsive and helpful! Very easy to work with. Great experience over all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good day.! LightBurn is undoubtedly the best software I have used for laser control and design. It is extremely user-friendly, with a clean and organized interface that allows even... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Lightburn is exceptional and I have recommended it to friends several times. The customer support has also been very good.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Licence bought and One year after the company do not support anymore my OS. Totally unacceptable !!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wanted to find out about adding a new computer to replace 1 that failed. They solved my problem quickly and without having to jump through hoops like other company support people make you do.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It does everything I need. Easy to learn. Reasonably priced. Outstanding customer service. Easy updates.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a problem with the latest issue I emailed lightburn and got a detailed description of how to put it right ,but not being in to computer's , except for using it to work my laser I managed to get it... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s been a year since I entered the world of laser engraving. Choosing Lightburn has been one of the best decisions I made when purchasing my laser. I have had minor issues with the software and mo... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Either I fail to see responses or don’t get one I don’t know. I’m a beginner so I require a lot of patience. I get the notification that you have received the request but fail to see the response.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm requesting support from Lightbur. Because the dollar exchange rate in my country has doubled to 42% and bank fees are high, I requested a discount and assistance, but they said they couldn't help.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The software at its core is pretty good. The support is absolutely TRASH.. they will not respond on average for 3 days.. there is no live chat or phone support even for paid customers. Every issues i... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

After the update GWEIKE has disappeared and can't be found The customer care service helped me find a way : they sent me the old version and everything is OK They should debug the new version soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Let's start off by saying all these people on here bitching and complaining about having to pay their forgein country taxes, cheer up butter cup, I have to pay my countries taxes along with everyone... See more


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LightBurn is better layout, editing, and control software for your laser cutter. It is a native application written for Windows and macOS.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

187 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick reply to all my queries

Lightburn were happy and quick in replying to a question not strictly related to a Lightburn issue.
Whenever I have contacted them they are ready to help.

December 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ridiculously worthless

The support, if you could even call it that, was ridiculous. After downloading 2.0 my machine became for the most part, worthless. I lost consirable power immediately. Their response, is your lens clean. I would have been better off asking a random passersby. I have been without my laser for a month now. I have had to stop taking orders, essentially closing my business. I really wish someone else would create similar software and stand behind it even when it fails.

November 15, 2025
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Reply from LightBurn Software

Hi Debra - as you know, cleaning your lens was not our only suggestion. We left off our recent exchange by suggesting you increase your frequency setting, and haven't heard back if you've tried that. We are more than happy to help you continue troubleshooting this issue, but it is simply not the case - nor is it possible - for a software update to affect your machine in the way you are insisting it has.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Support

One of a kind software, best for laser cutting and engraving. Also very satisfied with the customer support too, I mistakenly bought the wrong licence so they got me refunded and also extended my trial for one month.

November 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very supportive

Tech Support helped me get through and solve puzzling issues. I was pulling my hair out and using action words. Their support helped me keep my hair.

October 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Greetings

Greetings
I am very satisfied with your LightBurn software and your customer service. Thank you for creating this program and thank you very much for your help so far.

November 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Licence bought and One year after the…

Licence bought and One year after the company do not support anymore my OS. Totally unacceptable !!

August 1, 2025
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Reply from LightBurn Software

Hi Philippe — it is sometimes necessary for us to sunset support for older or less commonly used operating systems, so we can focus our development efforts on newer and more common systems.

Your key will always be valid for the last version of LightBurn that supported your operating system. If you are using a sunsetted version of Windows or macOS, you can email us at Support@LightBurnSoftware.com, and we can provide you with a final legacy release of LightBurn 2.0.04 that is compatible with those systems. Please note that these legacy releases will not be made available when we reach version 2.1.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the absolute best laser…

This is the absolute best laser software on the market. As a software engineer, I have to say that this is so well written, and the support is exceptional. I highly recommend this for lasers that have Lightburn as a possible app that works with your laser. A+++

October 11, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Lightburn is a necessary evil

Lightburn is a necessary evil. Ive been using is for nearly two years now. It needs to be used to operate the laser. It works well as a laser controller but completely sucks as a creative software base. I spent most of my time trying to deconflict error messages instead of creating the projects I need for customers. For very basic work, its ok, for any kind of creativity its horrible.

October 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The email response from Lightburn was quick, and completely understood by Lightburn, excellent customer service.

I am an absolute beginner to laser engraving and Lightburn. I took an AutoCAD 1cyear course a few years ago, so I have basic knowledge.
I watched online video after video, but each video " assumed" the viewer had previous engraving experience.... and most were using earlier version of Lightburn.

I emailed Lightburn as to my " pickle" and quickly received a response outlining the solution to the problem I had problems with. But, thanks to the information from Lightburn I successfully moved passed the calibration problem I was experiencing, completed the alignment test and now ready for Trace, Speed and Feeds.

Would it be possible for Lightburn to consider a complete beginners step-by-step instruction book/ video for absolute beginners?

Anyway. Thank you to Lightburn's quick response and completely understanding my dilemma.

Stuart Thomson
#308 931 15th Avenue
Campbell River BC V9W4H2

Cell: 250 895 0305

September 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

About Supporting New Control Boards

Via support email The communication hopes to quickly integrate our control board, so that the LightBurn Software can support this control board, but it has been very slow and has not made effective progress. I hope to better improve the development or technical support in this area. thanks

September 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am retired and Lightburn has really…

I am retired and Lightburn has really given alot of enjoyment. If you dream of a project, you can design, cut, or engrave it. Looking forward making more projects in the future. One project that is nice is a 3d Deer that is a beautiful work of art.

September 18, 2025
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Reply from LightBurn Software

Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're getting enjoyment out of our software.

If you're willing to share, we'd love to see your 3D deer project on our Show & Tell Facebook group, or our forum.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/635194396883619/

https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/c/finished-creations/13

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was using a knock off version of…

I was using a knock off version of LaserCad and my buddy told me to switch to LightBurn. Instantly my burns improved. I thought I had issues with my DIY co2 laser and had been having issues with flat spots in all my circles... It was the software. LOL. After weeks of swapping stepper drivers and motors and checking all my mechanical parts. LightBurn fixed my issues and I never looked back.

September 19, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

After the update GWEIKE has disappeared…

After the update GWEIKE has disappeared and can't be found
The customer care service helped me find a way : they sent me the old version and everything is OK
They should debug the new version soon

September 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best program for laser

Good day.!

LightBurn is undoubtedly the best software I have used for laser control and design. It is extremely user-friendly, with a clean and organized interface that allows even beginners to get started right away. At the same time, it offers advanced features for professional work, such as tools, importing files from many programs (Infinity, Inkscape, Image-r, etc.), as well as full control over engraving and cutting parameters.

One of the great advantages is that it combines everything they do in one program - from design to machine operation. The framework helps with precise positioning, power settings and speeds are applied with absolute precision, while updates show that the team continues to truly listen to users.

The quality-price ratio is excellent: with an affordable license you get professional tools, stability and support that are unmatched by other free or more complex programs.
It simplifies some tasks that in Coreldraw would take 10 moves for an application, for example (cutting letters)
in Linghtburn with one move you are done and directly for cutting

Overall, LightBurn is a tool that turns using a laser into a pleasant experience, combining simplicity, power and reliability. I highly recommend it to every hobbyist and professional.

And finally, it has the best customer service there is, to solve any questions about questions, which is essential to me for many jobs in the future.

I wish I could see this customer service that the Linghtburn program offers in other programs.

Thanks.!
Kostas Eleftheriadis

July 10, 2025
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