Corded and cordless plunge track saws for plywood, doors and sheet goods, ranked from live Amazon data.
Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank
A track saw is a plunge circular saw that rides a guide rail for straight, splinter-free cuts, the easiest way to cut plywood without a table saw. We ranked 10 best-sellers from WEN, DEWALT, Makita, Milwaukee, Festool and Evolution on rating, review volume and features (a track in the box, variable speed, cordless power and 2 inches or more of depth).
The tools ranked here come from Makita, DEWALT, WEN, Festool, Evolution, and Milwaukee. Prices on these brands move week to
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A complete pro kit: Makita's 12-amp plunge saw with variable speed, a 55-inch guide rail and a stackable case, so you can start cutting out of the box.
Best for: Woodworkers who want a complete pro track saw kit.
Skip it if: You only need a track saw now and then; the WEN is far cheaper.
Blade
6-1/2 in
Depth at 90°/45°
2-3/16 in / 1-9/16 in
Power
Corded, 12 A
Track
55 in guide rail included
Extras
Variable speed 2,000-5,200 RPM, bevel -1 to 48°, stackable case
The best-selling and most-reviewed track saw here, at a fraction of pro prices: a 10-amp plunge saw that rips boards up to 2-1/3 inches thick. Tracks are sold separately.
Best for: DIYers breaking down plywood without a table saw.
Milwaukee's M18 FUEL track saw with variable speed, a riving knife and a cam to dial in track fit for straight cuts.
Best for: Milwaukee M18 crews.
Skip it if: You don't own M18 batteries.
Blade
6-1/2 in
Depth at 90°/45°
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Power
Cordless, Milwaukee M18 (not included)
Track
Sold separately
Extras
Variable speed, riving knife, adjustable track cam, vac port
Pros
Brushless FUEL
Riving knife
4.7 stars
Cons
Only 45 reviews
Bare tool
How we rank
Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted
45% on its star rating,
35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more
confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that
matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the
best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under
$140; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.
The features score is built from track included (30%), variable speed (25%), depth 2 (25%), cordless (20%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 1,500 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.
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Page published with 10 ranked picks and 1 tool to avoid.
Buyer's guide
Why a track saw?
A track saw rides on a straight rail for long, splinter-free cuts in plywood and doors, without hauling sheets onto a table saw. It's the best tool for breaking down sheet goods in a small shop.
Is the track included?
Often not. Check the box contents: Makita's SP6000J1, Festool's TS 55 kit and the Evolution include a track; most others sell it separately. Rails add to the total cost.
Corded or cordless?
Corded saws are cheaper and never run out. Cordless saws from Makita, Milwaukee and WEN go anywhere, which pros value on site.
Will other brands' tracks fit?
Makita and Festool rails are largely interchangeable. DEWALT and WEN use their own. Buy the track that matches your saw.
What blade?
A 48-tooth blade or finer gives clean plywood edges. Use fewer teeth for fast rips in solid wood.
Tools to avoid
Not everything in the search results deserves your money.
This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.
It's called a track saw kit, but the listing tells you to buy VEVOR's track separately, and it's rated 3.5 stars.
Why we'd skip it
The title says 'Track Saw ... Kit', yet the bullets say 'we recommend pairing it with our track' to lock 45° cuts, and no track appears in the box contents.
The manufacturer part number is a German product description ('Tauchsäge, 165,1 mm'), not a part number.
It's rated 3.5 stars. The WEN CT1065 costs the same with 1,585 reviews, and the Evolution R185CCSX includes a 40-inch track.
