2023 Update Do You NEED Cricut Access? What Is It? Is It Worth It?

What does it cost to use the Cricut software? Is Cricut Access the same as Cricut Design Space?

I’ll explain what Cricut Access is and give you the information to decide if you should pay for it.

We’ll focus on what the benefits are. We’ll briefly cover alternatives to paying the monthly (or yearly) subscription

Links to Alternatives and Cricut articles

Creative Fabrica

Design Bundles

DaFont- Pay attention to licensing rights

Etsy- Search for SVG and PNG. Check if they are test cut to ensure they will work well

Cricut Design Space Updates Playlist

Sign Up for Cricut Access - This is where the price sheet is shown

Cricut Blog- What is Cricut Access?

Help Articles about Cricut Access

Managing your Access plan

Cricut in Other Countries

Cricut Joy App FAQ

Exclusive Content and Content After Subscription Ends

Links
(Some links may be affiliate links. That means I make a small commission without costing you any extra)

Mats

Cricut Brand Mats
Standard Grip

Light Grip

Strong Grip

Fabric Grip

Joy Standard Grip

Joy Light Grip

Nicapa Brand Mats - less expensive and I love working with them
Standard Grip

Light Grip

Strong Grip

Fabric Grip (I haven’t tried these)

Joy Light Grip

Cricut Machines
Cricut Maker 3

Cricut Explore 3

Cricut Joy

Cricut Maker

Cricut Explore Air 2

Tools

Cricut Basic Tool Set

Cricut Essential Tool Set

Cricut Joy Starter Tool Set

Stab-n-Grab Tweezers (6 Different Colors Available)

Pin Pen (5 Different Colors Available)

X-acto Knife (6 Different Colors Available)

4" Squeegee (my favorite tool for burnishing vinyl) (6 Different Colors Available)

Little Red Scraper

Tool Holder (6 Different Colors Available)

Medium Tack Clear Transfer Tape

Cricut Brayer and Large Tweezers

Cricut Scraper and Spatula

Cricut TrueControl Knife Kit

Cricut Self-Healing Cutting Mat

Cricut Sewing Kit

Cricut Ultimate Fine Point Pen Set

ORACAL 651 Glossy Vinyl - 24 Pack

Heat Transfer Vinyl (highly rated)

Designs
Creative Fabrica

Design Bundles

Some links may be affiliate links. If you click on it and purchase products through my links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. That's what helps so I can keep buying new Cricut-related products to help you learn how to make and get the most out of your machine!

Let's connect!

Their Facebook Group is
Cricut - Silhouette - Inkscape - Vinyl - HTV(143VINYL™ formerly 651VINYL®)

[dinagundersen]

Hi. thanks for the info. I am looking at purchasing a Maker 3 machine. I am a graphic designer, so I have my own licensed fonts (Adobe and a million i've paid for/own) and will likely be uploading custom designs for the most part. But i'm curious about the "ease" and "quickness" of being able to set up and make projects. Is the subscription something I should try?

[suecoulsting]

I don't have cricut access! I was thinking of purchasing cricut access for a year!

[allaboutcreativity.]

i recently bought the cricut joy, but i am struggling with the cricut access payment option, only with a credit card 😏, and can i also upload the images from Google or canva in cricut design??

[friedapartlow]

Thank you for the info right now I'm on a free trial and as a Birthday gift they gave me an extra month so as of May 20th that will be the end of my trial, But I do like it and there is a lot to learn, I make cards, I don't sell them!

[warrenogaga]

Thank you for the information
Please can I get rhinestone font and templates in cricut access

[wmjdlnch]

thanks for such wonderful info. Just getting started. I am going to cancel until I need it.

[kikiflash]

I dont have this machine my mom does I gave a cameo which ours is sit up different she was just wondering why she had to pay this every year...

[OlaBirch]

So if I don't buy it, how many of my designs can I upload?

[georgiepie]

If I don't have a membership, and I pay to make one of the projects, can I make it multiple times or do I have to pay each time I make it?

[DisabledNomads]

If you get the free trial and then decide you don't want to buy it, do you lose the stuff that you downloaded or extra collections?