PackCAD Mockup vs Artboard Studio
Artboard Studio helps you create polished packaging mockups quickly, but only if your packaging matches one of its preset template boxes. PackCAD Mockup is built for custom packaging: it folds your own dielines into real 3D assets you can animate, render, and export.
Renderings & 3D models
Export animations, renderings, and 3D models
PackCAD Mockup vs Artboard Studio, side by side
If a ready-made template box is close enough for your project, Artboard Studio has you covered, along with mockups for devices, apparel, and print. When the box has to be exactly your design, PackCAD Mockup builds an accurate 3D mockup from your own structural drawing, no matter the shape.
What sets PackCAD Mockup apart:
Fold your own dieline
Start from your design, not a preset template. PackCAD Mockup turns it into a pixel-perfect, ready-to-fold 3D mockup, exactly as you drew it.
Custom poses and animations
Keyframe animations and create photorealistic renderings from any angle. PackCAD Mockup gives you complete control over every fold and pose.
Export 3D models
Only PackCAD Mockup lets you download 3D assets (glTF, GLB, and OBJ) — ready for AR/VR, proofing, and any 3D workflow.
| Capability | PackCAD Mockup | Artboard Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in your browser — no install | Yes | Yes |
| Upload your own custom dielines | Yes | No |
| Builds a 3D model from your dieline | Yes | No |
| Physics-based 3D folding simulation | Yes | No |
| Renderings from any angle | Yes | Preset template views |
| Pose & keyframe folding animations | Yes | No |
| Apply your own artwork | Yes | Yes |
| Custom materials & thicknesses | Yes | No |
| Supported packaging formats | Folding carton and corrugated packaging | Boxes, bottles, pouches, jars, and more |
| Photorealistic rendering | Yes | Yes |
| Mockups beyond packaging (devices, apparel, print) | Focused on packaging | Yes |
| Figma & Adobe Express plugins | No | Yes |
| Export animations | MP4/GIF of 360° turntable animations | MP4/WEBM of 2D mockups |
| Export 3D models (glTF, GLB, OBJ) | Yes | No |
| Price for commercial use | $29/mo or $240/yr (Pro) | $108–228/yr (Lite/Pro) |
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Comparison based on each product's publicly available information and positioning as of mid-2026. Spot something out of date? Email hello@packcad.com and we'll fix it.