Impact CAD
5.9#19 in packaging design softwaremacOSWindows
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ZebraDesigner
8.2#1 in packaging design software$345 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebWindows
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| Fact | Impact CAD | ZebraDesigner |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Arden Software says it was founded in 1988. | Zebra says it was incorporated as Data Specialties Inc. in 1969 and changed its name to Zebra Technologies in 1986. |
| Founded | 1988 | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Arden Software lists its UK head office in Marple, Stockport, United Kingdom. | Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA |
| Purpose | Impact is packaging design CAD software for structural design, soft proofing packaging and displays, and manufacturing workflows. | ZebraDesigner offers editions for designing labels, tags and receipts, from basic text labels to designs with RFID or fixed and variable data. |
Impact CAD plans
- Impact CADPriced on request
ZebraDesigner plans
- ZebraDesigner Essentials 3Free
- ZebraDesigner for Developers 3Free
- ZebraDesigner Professional 3 for Windows$345, paid once
Pick Impact CAD if…
Impact CAD is aimed at packaging designers who need structural design, proofing, and manufacturing workflows. It may also suit teams creating shareable virtual samples or coordinating physical samples with plotters and sample makers.
Pick ZebraDesigner if…
ZebraDesigner suits users creating labels, tags, or receipts for Zebra printers, from basic barcode layouts to database-connected or RFID designs. Developers can use its ZPL templates to integrate designs with other applications.