# Flashforge Creator 5 vs Qidi Plus5

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Flashforge Creator 5 costs $699 and the Qidi Plus5 costs $749, so the Flashforge Creator 5 is $50 cheaper. The Qidi Plus5 has a published review score and ranks #14 in our 3D printers ranking; the Flashforge Creator 5 is not scored yet. Pick the Flashforge Creator 5 for low cost multi color PLA and PETG. Pick the Qidi Plus5 for large prints in high temperature filaments.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/flashforge-creator-5-vs-qidi-plus5/

## Side by side

| | Flashforge Creator 5 | Qidi Plus5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $749 |
| 3 year cost | $699 | $749 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.8/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #46 | #14 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 320 x 320 x 300 mm, about 18% more than the Plus4 (Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 30,000 mm/s2 (Flashforge); default profile ran at 160 mm/s in Tom's Hardware testing | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 (QIDI); Tom's Hardware averaged about 50 to 180 mm/s, Benchy in 32 min |
| Multi color | 4 independent toolheads; Tom's Hardware got a 44 g purge block on a 33 g PLA bust with default settings | Supports QIDI Box, up to 4 boxes for 16 colors (QIDI); not tested by Tom's Hardware or GamingTrend |
| Enclosure | No, open frame; the Creator 5 Pro is the enclosed model and there is no upgrade path (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, with active chamber heating to 65 C and G3, H12 HEPA and carbon filters (QIDI) |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 C | 370 C, bimetal nozzle |
| Heated bed | Up to 120 C, dual sided PEI plate | Up to 120 C |
| Filament types | Recommended: PLA, PETG, TPU, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, silk, PVA, BVOH. ABS, ASA and nylon need an enclosure (Flashforge) | n/a |
| Camera | Yes, 1280 x 720 at 30 fps | Yes, up to 1080p with AI failure detection (QIDI) |
| Noise | Below 55 dB in silent mode (Flashforge claim) | n/a |
| Weight | 14 kg net | 29 kg net (QIDI) |
| Auto leveling | n/a | Load cell in the hotend, no separate probe (QIDI) |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper and Moonraker based (GamingTrend) |
| Best for | low cost multi color PLA and PETG | large prints in high temperature filaments |
| Skip if | you print ABS, ASA or nylon | you need reliable multi color now |

## What reviewers found

### Flashforge Creator 5

- Tom's Hardware: Called it the least expensive tool changer on the market. A PLA bust took 8 h 28 min; a PETG fidget toy took 2 h 57 min at 120 mm/s. One TPU print failed with a clog. Slicer profiles need work. [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/flashforge-creator-5-review)
- 3DWithUs (4.8): Hands on: calibration took 20 to 30 min. A four color Benchy took about 45 min and a four color figure about 6.5 h with low waste. Cons: open frame, no waste bin, no heated chamber. [Source](https://3dwithus.com/flashforge-creator-5-hands-on-review-4-toolhead-3d-printer)

### Qidi Plus5

- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Benchy in 32 min; PCTG vase 3 h 11 min. Printed PPS-CF at a 350 C nozzle with no warping, which the Plus4 struggled with. Rear filament loading is awkward. [Source](https://tomshardware.com/3d-printing/qidi-plus5-3d-printer-review)
- GamingTrend (100/100): Over 100 hours of printing on a maker supplied unit with no failed prints, clogs or jams apart from one user error. Did not test the QIDI Box. [Source](https://gamingtrend.com/reviews/qidi-plus-5-review/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Flashforge Creator 5 or the Qidi Plus5?

The Qidi Plus5 has a published review score and ranks #14 in our 3D printers ranking; the Flashforge Creator 5 is not scored yet. Pick the Flashforge Creator 5 for low cost multi color PLA and PETG. Pick the Qidi Plus5 for large prints in high temperature filaments.

### Which is cheaper?

The Flashforge Creator 5 at $699, versus $749 for the Qidi Plus5, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Creator 5 and the Plus5?

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Creator 5, 320 x 320 x 300 mm, about 18% more than the Plus4 (Tom's Hardware) on the Plus5. Print speed: Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 30,000 mm/s2 (Flashforge); default profile ran at… on the Creator 5, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 (QIDI); Tom's Hardware averaged about 50 to 180 mm/s… on the Plus5. Multi color: 4 independent toolheads; Tom's Hardware got a 44 g purge block on a 33 g PLA bust with… on the Creator 5, Supports QIDI Box, up to 4 boxes for 16 colors (QIDI); not tested by Tom's Hardware or… on the Plus5.

Full reviews: [Flashforge Creator 5](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/flashforge-creator-5/index.md), [Qidi Plus5](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/qidi-plus5/index.md)