# So many choices **URL:** \ **Category:** CAD (General)\ **Created:** [March 26, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/so-many-choices/4609 "2021-03-26T18:02:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BGuill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@BGuill](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/BGuill)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/so-many-choices/4609/1 "2021-03-26T18:02:20Z")
opinions needed(you know what they are the same of, and everybody has one LOL) Waiting for my 1F to arrive, I have been using my 3018 ProVer to play around with and learn some on. I have narrowed down my software choices to Carbide Create Pro, or Carveco Maker. Both around the same price range, I just a hobby guy so don’t won’t to spend a bunch. Been using CC already, the free version and pro trial. Haven’t used Carveco but it appears to have more features. Let me know which you guys prefer between those 2 if you have used both. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![mitzpellic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@mitzpellic](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mitzpellic)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/so-many-choices/4609/2 "2021-03-27T12:01:32Z")
Definitely Carvrco Maker or Maker+. Way more features and when doing 3D, you can lay down multiple stl files to build a scene. Also ability to ramp into cuts, use climb or conventional cuts and has post processors for a ton of machines (like the Onefinity) Maker+ has a lot more 3D manipulation features. ---
**Author:** ![BGuill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@BGuill](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/BGuill)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2021, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/so-many-choices/4609/3 "2021-03-27T12:46:07Z")
Thanks Mitz, really appreciate your input and your Utube videos. Think I go with Maker for now, and possibly + in future if I can possibly make a little side income to support the cost. Do you happen to know if you purchase a perpetual license for Maker, their site is a little confusing on their description, looks like maybe only available for + and Carveco and too expensive for me right now. ---
**Author:** ![mitzpellic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@mitzpellic](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mitzpellic)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2021, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/so-many-choices/4609/4 "2021-03-27T13:21:14Z")
I just have the $15/month (Maker) subscription so that if I decide to move up to Maker+ I can do so at any time. I’ll be honest, it took me a few days of following along with the training videos before it started to click. [https://carveco.com/support/training/](https://carveco.com/support/training/) Also, here’s a link for 90 day free trial. I know they indicate it’s free for Saintsmart CNC users but so far, they haven’t asked for verification. [https://store-us.carveco.com/products/carveco-maker-for-sainsmart?ref=5pctOff](https://store-us.carveco.com/products/carveco-maker-for-sainsmart?ref=5pctOff) Use coupon code “𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄” at checkout for your free trial, and if you decide to keep using the software after the trial expires you’ll get a 5% discount going forward! Mitz ---
**Author:** ![BGuill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@BGuill](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/BGuill)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/so-many-choices/4609/5 "2021-03-28T00:44:53Z")
Thanks Mitz, I downloaded Maker, tried putting it on my laptop also but too old, video card won’t handle it. Works great on the desk top I built this pass summer though. Gonna start watching videos and try a few carves on my 3018. Hopefully by time my 1F shows in late June I will have it figured out.