Creo Packages

Explore Creo design packages for your product development needs. Flexible subscription options (on-prem or SaaS), scalable licensing, and advanced capabilities deliver your best designs in less time.
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CAD software packages for product development professionals

Creo design packages provide comprehensive 3D software that you can expand and upgrade at any time to meet the changing demands of your engineering and business requirements.

Create high-quality designs with the flexibility to choose exactly what you need, when you need it. Subscribing to a Creo design package ensures you’ll always have access to the latest capabilities and premium support—and you can upgrade your package at any time.

Download the Creo Design Packages Overview brochure to explore the variety of packages available both as on-premises subscriptions and through our SaaS solution, Creo+.

Creo packages and buying options

From single licensing for small teams and hobbyists up to enterprise solutions, we make it easy to take advantage of Creo—the professional’s choice for 3D CAD.

Creo Packages Overview

Creo for solo designers

For solo contributors looking for system stability, multi-CAD compatibility, and advanced capabilities, check out our tailored product suites to best meet your needs.

One system, full power
  • One solution with everything you need
  • Streamline workflows: Stay on schedule without compromise
  • Auto convert 2D drawings to fully parametric 3D models
Creo for Solo Designers

Creo for small teams

For teams who want to ensure scalability is possible, check out our curated suites and integrated simulation features to streamline product development.

Up to 5 licenses
  • Fast, reliable, and built for easy collaboration
  • Industry-proven stability for complex parts and assemblies
  • Integrated structural, thermal, and motion analysis
Creo for Small Teams

Creo for growing teams

Talk to a Creo expert for a consultation to identify your unique Creo solution, access product demos, and learn about our a la carte licensing.

5 or more licenses
  • End-to-end support from concept to manufacturing
  • Accelerate time to market with AI-driven enhancements
  • Scalable architecture + flexible licensing to meet your needs with one platform
Creo for Growing Teams

Creo packages comparison

Creo licenses are available either as an on-premise subscription or through our SaaS solution, Creo+.

Creo Capabilities

Design Essentials

Design Advanced

Design Advanced Professional

Design Engineering

Design Engineering Professional

Industry Standard 3D CAD Capabilities

Creo AI Assistant (Advise)

Top-Down Design Engineering

Prismatic and Multi-Surface Milling

Engineering Notebook

Advanced Surfacing and Additive Manufacturing

GD&T and Tolerance Analysis

Mold Design and Mold Machining

Advanced Multi-CAD Collaboration

Simulation and Fatigue Advisor

Production Machining

Interface for JT

Advanced Simulation

Options Modeler and Topology Optimization

Metal Printing and Complete Machining

Clearance & Creepage Analysis

Creo+ Capabilities

Creo+ Capabilities

PTC Control Center

PTC Control Center

Real-Time Collaboration

*3D CAD capabilities included in all Creo design packages:

 *Locked License Price

3D part and assembly design

Automatic 2D drawing creation

Parametric and freestyle surfacing

Assembly management and performance

Sheet metal design

Mechanism design

Plastic part design

Direct modeling (Flexible modeling)

Additive manufacturing

Augmented reality

Multi-CAD collaboration

Piping and cabling

Rendering

Design exploration

Fastener design

Advanced framework design

Human factors design

Legacy data migration

Are you part of a start-up?

Through the PTC for Startups program, innovative startups can get free access to Creo+, giving you the right tools to go from concept to production. Apply to check if you qualify.

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Creo packages FAQs

How much does each Creo design package cost?

Pricing for our Creo Design Essentials package, Creo Design Suites, and select Creo Extensions can be found on the Creo filtered list within the PTC Store. To discuss pricing of more Creo Design packages, reach out to our Creo experts here.

Can I buy individual add-ons instead of upgrading the full package?

Yes! At a minimum, Creo users must purchase a license of the Creo Design Essentials package. Check out our store listing for instant access, or contact our sales representatives for more information.

After purchasing Creo Design Essentials, any of our Creo extensions (Generative Design Extension, Creo Simulation Live, Creo Advanced Assembly Extension, GD&T Advisor, etc.) may be purchased as an individual add-on. To do so, contact a sales representative here.

The PTC Store also features Creo Suites which contain licenses that include Creo Design Essentials and some of our most popular extensions, ready for purchase in just a few clicks. Check out the Suites here.

Can I upgrade my Creo package at any time?

Yes, our Creo experts can help you upgrade your Creo Design package at any time – reach out here.

If you are looking to upgrade your Creo version (e.g. Creo 10) to the latest version (Creo 13), check out our web page here.

Can different users in the same organization use different Creo packages?

Absolutely! Creo Design packages are offered as “Locked” or “Floating” licenses. Check out the licensing basis table for more details.

Locked licenses are limited to being used on the computer on which they are installed. If two users are attributed locked licenses, one may be a Creo Design Essentials license and one may be a Creo Design Engineering license. In this case, two users in the same organization have different packages.

Floating licenses can be used by one user at a time, enabling teams to “share” a single license on the same server, between multiple individuals. In this case, a single floating license shared between two people will utilize the same Creo package. However, if two floating licenses are purchased to be shared between four users, the two floating licenses may be for different Creo packages.

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