PACKZ
6.6#8 in packaging design softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
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ZebraDesigner
8.2#1 in packaging design software$345 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebWindows
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| Fact | PACKZ | ZebraDesigner |
|---|---|---|
| Company headquarters | Hybrid Software says it is headquartered in Cambridge, UK. | Zebra lists its headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA. |
| Hardware requirements | The downloads page specifies a quad-core Intel Core i7 or higher and at least 16 GB RAM for macOS and Windows, and says Apple M-series processors are supported from PACKZ 6.0.6 onward. | Zebra lists an Intel-compatible x86 processor, at least 2 GB RAM, 1 GB free disk space and a 1366×768-or-higher display. |
| Headquarters | Ghent, Belgium | Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA |
| Purpose | PACKZ is an all-in-one native PDF editor for prepress work on labels and packaging. | ZebraDesigner offers editions for designing labels, tags and receipts, from basic text labels to designs with RFID or fixed and variable data. |
PACKZ plans
- PACKZVIEWFree
- PACKZPriced on request
ZebraDesigner plans
- ZebraDesigner Essentials 3Free
- ZebraDesigner for Developers 3Free
- ZebraDesigner Professional 3 for Windows$345, paid once
Pick PACKZ if…
PACKZ is aimed at label and packaging prepress teams preparing print artwork. Its variable-data, color, step-and-repeat, and warping tools may suit print service providers, brands, converters, and OEMs.
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.