PackCAD Mockup vs PACKFOLD
PACKFOLD rigs your dieline so you can fold it inside Blender, leaving materials, lighting, and rendering to you. PackCAD Mockup does all of it in your browser — no Blender required.
Renderings & 3D models
Export animations, renderings, and 3D models
PackCAD Mockup vs PACKFOLD, side by side
PACKFOLD earns its place when a simple mockup has to live inside a larger Blender scene. For everything else, PackCAD Mockup goes further: it folds shapes PACKFOLD can't, takes them all the way to a finished rendering without Blender, and costs nothing to try. Plus you can always export a 3D model to Blender if you need more control over your rendering.
What sets PackCAD Mockup apart:
Folds what PACKFOLD can't
Gussets, complex box closures, and curved creases all fold true to life in PackCAD Mockup's physics-based simulation. PACKFOLD's rig rotates flat panels, so it only handles simple folds.
Blender optional
In most cases, PackCAD Mockup covers your whole workflow: fold, apply artwork and materials, and create path-traced renderings in a few clicks. Export glTF or GLB to Blender when your project calls for it.
Free to try
PACKFOLD is a $46 one-time purchase with no free or trial version. PackCAD Mockup's free plan has no time limit — upload your dieline, fold it, apply artwork, and preview renderings before you pay a cent.
| Capability | PackCAD Mockup | PACKFOLD |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in your browser — no install | Yes | Blender add-on (desktop) |
| Upload your own custom dielines | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic fold rig setup | Yes | Yes |
| Physics-based 3D folding simulation | Yes | Rotates panels on a rig |
| Select creases directly on your design | Yes | Per-panel sliders |
| Keyframed folding animations | Yes | Yes |
| Apply your own artwork | Yes | Yes |
| Material thickness | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in packaging materials | Yes | Blender materials |
| Photorealistic rendering | Yes | Via Blender (manually set up scene, lighting, materials) |
| Export animations | Yes | Via Blender |
| Export 3D models (glTF, GLB, OBJ) | Yes | Via Blender |
| Compatible with Blender | Yes | Yes |
| 3D experience required | None | Blender proficiency |
| Free to try | Yes | No |
| Price | $29/mo or $240/yr (Pro) | $46 one-time (Blender is free) |
Last updated
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 Spot something out of date?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.