EngView Packaging Suite vs Packly

EngView Packaging Suite is CAD/CAM software for structural packaging design and production, including boxes and POP/POS displays. Its workflow runs from concept and dieline creation through 3D visualization and production output. The design library contains over 2,500 ready-to-use packaging standards, including the full ECMA and FEFCO codes. Adobe Illustrator integration supports artwork application, 3D viewing, and production-ready file generation. The 3D Presenter creates visualizations with artwork and finishing effects and can output 3D PDF and web3D files. Layout Optimizer arranges designs on sheets to minimize waste and can nest multiple one-ups or artworks. The CAM module supports cutting plotters, lasers, and waterjets, with tool paths intended to minimize cutting time. An API allows the parametric design technology to be integrated into web-to-print platforms, packaging e-shops, and custom applications. The suite includes dieline editing and import, preflight checks, and cloud collaboration. Lite costs €760 a year, Standard €2,080 a year, and Professional €3,620 a year. A 10-day free trial is available after registration and contact with a local representative.

Packly is a web platform for structural packaging design, dieline creation, 3D mockups, and printing. Users can upload artwork for an interactive model that displays finishes such as gold, silver, or varnishes. ShareLinks let others view a packaging model through a link without receiving native files. Studio Mode supports custom thickness from 0.2 to 1.8 mm and a 1200×1700 mm work area, though printing is unavailable in that mode. Plans set monthly or annual allowances for dieline templates and 3D mockups, and unused allowances expire when a subscription period ends. The Basic plan is free and includes three templates and three mockups per month. Light+ costs €37 /month; Pro+ costs €379 /year; Custom starts from €699 /year. A subscription is not required to purchase printed packaging, and Packly says designs can be printed with it or elsewhere. Custom box orders range from 1 to 1 million pieces, with no minimum quantity. Packly also describes APIs for integrating its generators into external applications.