| Software | Platform | Cost | Key Packaging Features | |----------|----------|------|------------------------| | + Scribus | Mac (Intel/M1) | Free | Basic dieline editing, limited prepress | | Sawmill | Mac | Free | Trapping and separation tools | | Packz (Hybrid Software) | Mac | Paid but cheaper than Esko | Step-and-repeat, trapping, barcodes | | Adobe Acrobat Pro + PitStop Pro | Mac | Subscription | Preflight, editing, color management |