Printer profiling software comparison
Print Prism vs. Calibrite ColorChecker Studio
and SilverFast Printer Calibration
Compare the work, equipment and cost of creating your own ICC printer profiles.
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| Feature | Print PrismPrinter profiling software | CalibriteColorChecker Studio kit | SilverFastSE Plus 9 + Printer Calibration |
|---|---|---|---|
| User effort | LowOne click to scan and create your profile. | HighManual, row-by-row instrument readings. | MediumInitial IT8 calibration, then guided scanning and profiling. |
| One-click scan-to-profileAfter placing the printed target and selecting settings | Yes | No | NoGuided steps |
| Measured printer patchesNumber of printed target sheets | 9,261One sheet | 100Two successive chartsStandard workflow; additional optimization available. | 1,026One sheetPublished profiling target. |
| Automatic multi-pass scanning | YesRepeated scans, automatically averaged | NoManual instrument readings | NoSingle-pass target scan |
| Built-in calibrationNo purchased IT8 reference target needed | Yes | Yes | NoReflective IT8 target required |
| No handheld instrument needed | Yes | NoSpectrophotometer included in kit | Yes |
| Automatic target alignment | YesOrientation and corner detection | NoHandheld instrument | YesAutomatic grid alignment |
| Built-in 3D printer gamut comparisonView and compare RGB printer profiles | YesGamut Explorer | No | No |
| Supported scanners | 200+Canon and Epson models, including many all-in-one printers.You may already own one → | Not applicableUses the supplied instrument | About 250Published entries, including older models and regional variants. |
| One license covers different supported scanner models | Yes | Not applicableHandheld instrument included | NoLicensed to one scanner model; transfer conditions apply. |
| Software priceSoftware + equipment + totalSame Epson V39 II scanner used for both scanner-based examples. |
Software$49.99
Supported scannerV39 II, purchased separately if you don’t already own a compatible scanner+ $119.99
Total with scannerScanner purchased separately$169.98
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Software + instrument kit$569.00
Handheld spectrophotometerIncluded in the kit+ $0
Total$569.00
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SoftwareSE Plus 9 + Printer Calibration for the V39 II$178.00
Supported scannerV39 II, purchased separately if you don’t already own a compatible scanner+ $119.99
Reflective IT8 targetPurchased separately+ $59.90
Total with scannerEstimated total$357.89
Have a supported scanner?Estimated total$237.90
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You may already own the scanner you need.
With a supported scanner, get started with Print Prism for just $49.99.