Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Creality vs Qidi Tech
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Creality |  Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199 | €313.95 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 350 | 390Higher |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | 800Higher |
| Markets | US, MX, DE, FR, ES, GB, AU, CA, JPCovers more | AU, CA, GB, JP, US |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 year |
| Laser power (W) | 60 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Multi-colour printing (Yes), Enclosed models (Yes).
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Key differences
- Creality scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at Qidi Tech: 390 vs 350.
- Top print speed (mm/s) is higher at Qidi Tech: 800 vs 600.
- Creality is available in 4 more countries.
- Products: only Creality offers Resin printer, 3d scanner, Laser engraver.
- Markets: only Creality offers MX, DE, FR.
Our verdict on each
Creality
Creality 3D Technology suits makers who want printing, scanning and laser engraving from one store, with machines starting at $199. The range mixes FDM, resin, scanning and laser gear under one roof, and support runs on email, phone and help centre for setup and troubleshooting.
Qidi Tech
Qidi Tech makes enclosed, multi color FDM printers for makers who want a roomy build volume and quick print speeds, not a catalogue of other machine types. It ships to AU, CA and GB, with entry pricing of €313.95 and a warranty of 1 year on every machine.
Score breakdown
| Area | Creality | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherEntry at $199 ranks 11 of 27 brands on starting price, a mid-table entry point. | 8.7Entry price of €313.95 ranks 19 of 27, mid field rather than a bargain. |
| Offer | 9.1Multi colour, an enclosed chassis, 350 mm builds and 60 W laser output all sit in one catalogue. | 9.3HigherEnclosed chambers and multi color printing at €313.95 give a broad spec sheet for the money. |
| Trust | 9.4Support runs on email, phone and help centre and the terms name Creality 3D Technology LLC, a company founded in 2014. | 9.4A warranty of 1 year and support on email, phone and help centre from a firm founded in 2014. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Creality | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | China |
Available in 5 countries for both. Additional countries for Creality: 4.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Creality | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printers | 2 of 39 | 29 of 39 |
Sources behind this comparison
Creality
- store.creality.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- creality.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- crealityfalcon.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Qidi Tech
- qidi3d.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Creality | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fdm printer, Resin printer, 3d scanner, Laser engraverCovers more | Fdm printer |
| Legal entity | Creality 3D Technology LLC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | China |
| Founded | 2014 | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Creality | Qidi Tech | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest build size (mm) | 350below the median | 390at the median | 390 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 yearat the median | 1 year |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600at the median | 800highest quarter | 600 |
| Laser power (W) | 60at the median | Not confirmed | 60 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Creality
Pros
- The catalogue spans fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner, so printing, scanning and laser work stay under one brand.
- Multi colour printing is available, and 89.5% of brands in the printer ranking offer it too.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving phone and a help centre alongside email.
Cons
- Starting price ranks 11 of 27 brands, so cheaper entry points sit elsewhere.
- Build size ranks 13 of 23 on the same measure, which leaves the biggest machines to other brands.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre with no live chat listed, so quick answers wait on email, phone or the community board.
Qidi Tech
Pros
- Enclosed build chambers across the range, which holds chamber heat steady on long jobs.
- Multi color printing is supported, so one job can draw on several filaments without a manual swap.
- Build volume of 390 mm, above the 350 median for this category.
Cons
- The range covers fdm printer only, so buyers wanting resin printing, scanning or laser work need a wider catalogue such as MatterHackers, which lists fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
- A Qidi Tech printer starts at €313.95, well above the $89 entry point at SOVOL.
- Shipping is limited to AU, CA and GB, so buyers elsewhere need to confirm delivery and cover terms before ordering.
Who each suits
Creality
Who it suits
- Makers who want FDM and resin printing, scanning and laser engraving from one supplier (fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner).
- Buyers who need multi colour printing inside an enclosed machine.
- Shoppers in the United States, MX and DE who want support by phone and a help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Sovol, whose catalogue is FDM printers only, for a buyer who wants no resin, scanning or laser range.
- Farnell, which lists FDM printers and scanners only, for someone buying a single machine type through a distributor.
- MatterHackers, which carries the same FDM, resin, scanning and laser mix plus cutting machines, for shops that need the wider machine mix.
Qidi Tech
Who it suits
- Makers who print enclosures, brackets and functional parts in several materials and want the chamber closed.
- Buyers in the UK, US, Canada, Japan and Australia who want a large build volume without stepping up to a premium large-format machine.
- Hobbyists and small workshops that want a phone line alongside written help.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after resin printing, scanning or laser engraving, who should compare MatterHackers, which lists fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
- Buyers on the tightest budget, who should start with SOVOL at $89.
- Shoppers outside AU, CA and GB, who may prefer a seller closer to home, such as Farnell with fdm printer and 3d scanner.
Current offers
Creality
Current offer
Bonus
Subscribe for $500 welcome coupon pack: $500
Sign up via the store newsletter signup form
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Creality | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| Spain | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | Yes |
| Japan | Yes | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
8 of 9 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Creality
How much does the cheapest machine cost?+
Entry is $199 in the store's printer collection. That is the starting figure for a first machine, and the range runs upward from there into resin, scanning and laser equipment. Buyers moving up usually pay for the extra capability, so budget against the specific machine rather than the entry figure.
Is there a subscription or renewal cost after buying?+
The store sells hardware outright. Its published terms set out orders and support, at email, phone and help centre, rather than a recurring membership, so there is no renewal price in the cost of ownership here. What you weigh is the purchase, starting at $199, plus any add-on machine later.
Qidi Tech
What does a Qidi Tech printer cost to start with?+
The range opens at €313.95, the published entry price for one of its machines. That sits above the $89 starting point at SOVOL, so Qidi Tech is not the cheapest way to own a printer. The extra spend tends to buy an enclosed chamber rather than raw speed.
How large a print can a Qidi Tech printer build?+
Build volume reaches 390 mm, above the 350 median for the printers in this category and inside the 475 upper quartile. That is enough for enclosures, brackets and small batches in one run. Panel sized work is a step up from there.