I am wondering if both applications have the same functions.
Is Lightburn is better with laser ?
I feel this is like comparing Photoshop to Illustrator
Both can “edit” a picture. but one is more suitable for one things than the other
Lightburn cannot do CAM tool paths to the full extent of its meaning, but then again you can do a engraving job setup in 1/10th of the time it would take on Easel
Each tool for its job purpuse i would say.
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Thank you for answer.
It might by embarrasing question but I am new to this.
Can I do laser and engraving with Lightburn software please?
No question is embarassing if after getting the answer you know something new 
If you are asking if lightburn will let you configure the more standard CNC (wood routing for example) jobs. Not exactly
It will allow you do some functions with Z-stepper as pass step down, but not exactly the typical CAM toolpathing fusion 360 or easel do
Lightburn is more 2D (2.5D) oriented.
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Thank you for your comprehension.
As I understand that Lightburn can do “2D” laser and engraving but I have to change the head based on what I want to do. correct me if I’m wrong please
we need to define “laser” and engraving
Think of your laser beam as a tool
it can either cut, or raster
It cant however - well it can but lets not complicate - it cant however do 3d shapes on the wood
All will be a combination of LINES that are cut into the wood(material) or combinations of dots to make a image.
so in a 2D aspect, you can make a path . and alter the power/mode of the laser to engrave or cut.
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Hi Gil, I am pleased with the fine and competent answer you have given here in this thread.
I just want to say that. 
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Thank you for more valuable information.
Is there a place to see more projects that can be done with lightburn application please?
A nice show and tell is hree in the forum itself
has a sub section of project files people shared too
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