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Caldera

Caldera is the world's leading print and PrintandCut workflow software, offering innovative solutions for color management, imaging, and processing for large and grandformat peripherals. It is perfect for workflow ripping, printing, cutting, and packaging, and can be used to suit a wide range of markets and applications.

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Caldera Overview

Caldera is the world's leading print and PrintandCut workflow software, offering innovative solutions for color management, imaging, and processing for large and grandformat peripherals. It is perfect for workflow ripping, printing, cutting, and packaging, and can be used to suit a wide range of markets and applications.

Caldera's 12 Products

Caldera Direct-to-Film: Essentials logo
Caldera Direct-to-Film: Essentials

Entry-level tier of Caldera Direct-to-Film RIP software for DTF printing. Simplifies direct-to-film printing with accurate color, easy workflows, and broad file support.

Caldera Direct-to-Film: Max logo
Caldera Direct-to-Film: Max

Top-tier of Caldera Direct-to-Film RIP software for DTF printing. Designed for high-volume DTF production environments with the most complex workflow requirements.

Caldera Direct-to-Film: Pro logo
Caldera Direct-to-Film: Pro

Mid-tier of Caldera Direct-to-Film RIP software for DTF printing. Designed for growing DTF operations with higher production volume and more complex workflows.

CalderaRIP: Business (Perpetual) logo
CalderaRIP: Business (Perpetual)

Mid-tier perpetual license of CalderaRIP for established print shops. Supports entry-level UV printers and hybrid printers. One-time purchase; optional CalderaCare annual subscription available.

CalderaRIP: Enterprise (Perpetual) logo
CalderaRIP: Enterprise (Perpetual)

Top-tier perpetual license of CalderaRIP delivering the widest driver coverage available. Supports water-based, eco-solvent, UV, latex, and industrial printers. One-time purchase; optional CalderaCare annual subscription available.

CalderaRIP: Essentials (Subscription) logo
CalderaRIP: Essentials (Subscription)

Entry-level annual subscription tier of CalderaRIP for small studios and growing print shops. Includes full CalderaRIP features with Essentials-category printer drivers.

CalderaRIP: Max (Subscription) logo
CalderaRIP: Max (Subscription)

Top-tier annual subscription of CalderaRIP for industrial print environments and multi-printer setups. Supports any driver type. Includes all CalderaRIP features and modules including REST API, RGB Workflow, and PrintStandardVerifier.

CalderaRIP: Pro (Subscription) logo
CalderaRIP: Pro (Subscription)

Mid-tier annual subscription of CalderaRIP for established print shops. Supports Essentials and Pro category printer drivers. Includes all CalderaRIP features including InkPerformer and SmartImport.

CalderaRIP: Studio (Perpetual) logo
CalderaRIP: Studio (Perpetual)

Entry-level perpetual license tier of CalderaRIP for daily printing and small-scale productions. Built for eco-solvent and low-volume printers. One-time purchase; optional CalderaCare annual subscription available.

PrimeCenter: Essentials logo
PrimeCenter: Essentials

Entry-level annual subscription tier of PrimeCenter for print shops new to prepress automation. Includes all core features for file preparation: preflight, nesting, cut marks, bleed, and margins.

PrimeCenter: Max logo
PrimeCenter: Max

Top-tier annual subscription of PrimeCenter for large prepress teams needing advanced automation. Supports up to 10 fully automatic recipes running simultaneously.

PrimeCenter: Pro logo
PrimeCenter: Pro

Mid-tier annual subscription of PrimeCenter introducing automation for prepress workflows. Adds semi-automatic recipes for automated file import, preflight, sorting, nesting, and more.

Vendr community insights for Caldera

Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"Caldera was able to offer us a flat renewal cost despite changing pricing model for 2025."
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"Caldera is based out of France but is very prompt and responsive to any requests"
Company with 201-1000 employeesA while ago
"Discounts will be offered for 24 or 36 month commits."
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