Comparing the Loftware Cloud editions
Loftware Cloud (formerly NiceLabel) offers a suitable package for every organization. Whether you are a small business or a global enterprise with complex ERP connections, there is an edition that fits your needs. Use the overview below to make the right choice.
Loftware Cloud Designer
- Easy label designer with predefined templates
- Secure cloud-based storage for all your designs
- No hassle with license keys: simply log in and use it
- Always automatically updated to the latest version
- Collaborate from any computer, wherever you are
Loftware Cloud Essentials
- All the benefits of Designer, plus...
- Configurable PowerForms printing for fewer errors
- Integration system (Automation Easy) for basic connections
- Simple approval workflow and full print history
- Central web printing system
Loftware Cloud Business
- All the benefits of Essentials, plus...
- Certified SAP integration (ABAP and BC-XOM)
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 SCM integration
- Advanced approval process and version control
- CTS (Change and Transport System) and failover cluster support
- Printing directly from the browser or cloud applications
Loftware Cloud Compliance
- All the benefits of Business, plus...
- 12 years of full history and audit trails
- Three separate environments: Development (DEV), Quality Assurance (QA) and Production (PROD)
- Fully compliant with EU MDR, FDA UDI, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11
Moving from NiceLabel (on-premise) to Loftware Cloud
Do you currently use a local NiceLabel installation (such as Designer Pro, PowerForms or LMS)? The move to Loftware Cloud is easier than you might think. All your existing label templates (.nlbl) and solutions (.misx) are fully compatible with the cloud environment. By moving, you eliminate the need to manage local license keys and SQL databases. You also benefit immediately from the new web-based management environment, which lets you design and print labels anywhere in the world without depending on your internal IT infrastructure.
Which cloud edition fits your current license? For Designer Express, Designer Pro and PowerForms, see our FAQ NiceLabel Designer to Loftware Cloud. Do you work with an LMS server environment? Then see the FAQ on the LMS to Loftware Cloud migration.
What does Loftware Cloud deliver?
- Less IT management: no more local servers, SQL databases or manual updates.
- Fewer print errors: central storage and standardized workflows prevent old label versions from being printed.
- Faster time to market: you roll out new labels or changes in legislation (such as EU MDR) centrally for all your sites at once, with no local installations per workstation.
- Scalability without capital investment: add printers or sites at the push of a button, with predictable operating costs instead of new hardware investments.
Detailed feature matrix
| FEATURE | Cloud Designer | Cloud Essentials | Cloud Business | Cloud Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL | ||||
| Browser-based management environment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intuitive Office-style design environment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number of printers (unlimited users) | 1 to 10 | 2 to 20 | 3+ | 3+ |
| Deployment type | SaaS | SaaS | SaaS | SaaS |
| DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS) | ||||
| Role-based access control | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Azure AD (Entra ID) / OpenID Connect | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full content indexing & search | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preview labels with dynamic content | Preview page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TRACEABILITY | ||||
| Centralized print history with previews | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic document version control | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual comparison of label revisions | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Approval workflows with email alerts | - | One default | ✓ | ✓ |
| Software Validation Pack (GAMP5) | - | - | - | ✓ |
| Non-production environments (DEV/QA) | - | - | Optional | ✓ |
| WEB PRINTING & OFFLINE | ||||
| Web printing system (Web API) | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print without internet (offline mode) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native support for 5000+ printers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud Print Trigger (direct-to-cloud) | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| INTEGRATION SYSTEM | ||||
| Graphical integration builder (no coding) | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bi-directional HTTP REST / SOAP | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAP certified integration (ABAP/BC-XOM) | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Workday | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Failover cluster support | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| LABEL DESIGN & DYNAMIC DATA | ||||
| RFID & smart label support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Database connectivity (SQL, Excel, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VBScript & Python scripting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application Builder (PowerForms) | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Still unsure about the right edition for your organization?
We have years of experience with complex implementations in a range of industries, and we are happy to help with tailored advice or a live demo of the software.
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