Caldera has undertaken a major restructuring of its software portfolio, introducing a simplified product strategy designed to better reflect the needs of modern print businesses.
The company has consolidated its previously separate RIP solutions, including GrandRIP and VisualRIP, into a single product identity, Caldera RIP. Under the new model, customers can choose between perpetual licensing, with optional upgrades, or subscription licensing, which provides ongoing access and version continuity. Each path includes three tiers—Essentials, Pro and Max—designed for different production scales, from smaller print operations through to high-volume and flatbed workflows.
A key change, according to the company, is that all tiers now include Caldera’s full feature set, removing the need to purchase add-ons for capabilities such as colour management or profiling. Instead, tier selection aligns with printer size and production requirements, allowing businesses to expand their equipment or output without switching software platforms.
Caldera says the simplified structure reduces complexity and provides a clearer growth pathway, enabling users to identify the tier that meets their current needs and understand how they can scale in the future.
“We are heralding the next phase of professional print software: global in scale, local in service, and simplified in product structure,” said Samin Sarkar, Caldera’s general manager. The company highlighted its international footprint during the event, noting its French headquarters and multilingual global team, as well as the ongoing expansion of its North American presence.
“Thinking globally but acting locally is what we do well,” added Sebastien Hanssens, vice president of marketing. “Ensuring that customers have local support they recognise and trust has become central to our strategic philosophy.”
