Packly vs PACKZ

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.

PACKZ is a PDF editor for preparing label and packaging artwork for print prepress. It edits PDF content while retaining layer, group and page structure rather than converting the file to an internal format. Pactions records interactive editing steps as reusable action lists. The application combines one-up editing with step-and-repeat layouts, including tabular, grid, nested and Packzimizer options. Variable data can include text, numbers, barcodes, images and color. Color tools include DeviceLink profiles, PANTONE Digital Color support, links to GMG OpenColor and matchmycolor Colibri, as well as trapping, preflight and quality-control views. Artwork warping and real-time 3D inspection support applications such as shrink sleeves and metal cans. PACKZ Max includes a Harlequin RIP for screening and output. PACKZ connects with CLOUDFLOW and MyCLOUDFLOW workflows and with Arden Software and EngView Systems CAD libraries. It runs on macOS and 64-bit Windows, but Windows Server is not supported. PACKZ pricing is available by contacting Hybrid Software or booking a demo. PACKZVIEW is a separate free app for previewing and inspecting production PDFs.