Packly vs Print CAD
Packly
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Print CAD
printnow.comSide by side
| Figure | Packly | Print CAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €31.58/mo | $495/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Packaging Design Software | 7.9 (#12) | 7.5 (#18) |
| 3D preview | Uploaded artwork can be rendered as an interactive 3D mockup that can display finishes such as gold, silver or varnishes. | Print CAD generates a 3D packaging model from an existing dieline and supports folding and unfolding animations. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Campochiaro, Italy | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Intended customers | The Custom plan is described for creatives, agencies and printing companies seeking access to all services without limits. | PrintNow describes its platform as serving print providers, including digital, wide-format, and packaging businesses. |
| Support | The Customer Success team offers chat assistance and video calls with packaging experts, with plan tiers ranging from standard to dedicated support. | The pricing page lists support response targets of 8 hours for Starter, 1–8 hours for Growth, and 15 minutes–4 hours for Enterprise. |
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In their own words
Packly
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.