Best Desktop Publishing Software for Medium-Sized Businesses

Gauri Pawsey
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Researched and written by Gauri Pawsey

Products classified in the overall Desktop Publishing category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, medium-sized business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Medium-Sized Business Desktop Publishing to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Medium-Sized Business Desktop Publishing category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Desktop Publishing Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Medium-Sized Business Desktop Publishing Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a medium-sized business.

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Adobe Express
(759)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
5th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Quickly and easily make standout content from thousands of beautiful templates with the all-new Adobe Express. Simply choose a template, add images and text, and quickly resize your creations to fit y

Users: Graphic Designer, Marketing Manager · Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Design · Market Segment: 57% Small-Business, 28% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Templates, Speed, Easy Creation, Intuitive
ConsLimited Features, Feature Limitations, Limited Customization, Limited Options, Slow Performance
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Adobe Express features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.8
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.7
File Storage
Average: 8.6
9.0
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
956,790 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
41,406 employees on LinkedIn®
Canva
(6,958)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
1st Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Canva is an end-to-end AI-powered visual communication and collaboration platform empowering everyone in the world to design everything from presentations to infographics, videos, documents, websites,

Users: Owner, Marketing Manager · Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 66% Small-Business, 23% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users like Canva's intuitive interface, vast template library, and time-saving features, which make it easy to create presentations, social media posts, and other designs quickly. Users experienced occasional performance lags, especially when working on larger designs or with slower internet connections, and some features and templates are only available in the paid version.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Templates, Features, Easy Creation, Template Availability
ConsLimited Features, Limited Options, Missing Features, Expensive, Limited Customization
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Canva features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.3
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
9.2
File Storage
Average: 8.6
9.2
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Canva
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Sydney
Twitter
@canva
334,471 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,807 employees on LinkedIn®
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Adobe InDesign
(3,393)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $37.99
4th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

A professional page layout application for print and digital publishing, InDesign lets you design, preflight, and publish a broad range of content for print, web, and tablet apps. It offers precise co

Users: Graphic Designer, Designer · Industries: Design, Graphic Design · Market Segment: 58% Small-Business, 27% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Layout Design, Tools, Features, Visual Appeal
ConsDifficulty, Expensive, Steep Learning Curve, Slow Performance, Expensive Subscription
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Adobe InDesign features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.2
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.0
File Storage
Average: 8.6
9.0
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
956,790 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
41,406 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
Microsoft Publisher
(998)4.3 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application designed to help users create professional-quality publications with ease. It offers a range of pre-designed templates and intuitive tools, enab

Users: Administrative Assistant, Owner · Industries: Higher Education, Non-Profit Organization Management · Market Segment: 47% Small-Business, 27% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Layout Design, Intuitive, Template Availability, Versatility
ConsDesign Limitations, Export Issues, Limited Editing, Limited Features, Limited Options
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Microsoft Publisher features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.6
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.8
File Storage
Average: 8.6
8.7
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Microsoft
Year Founded
1975
HQ Location
Redmond, Washington
Twitter
@microsoft
13,090,136 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
226,132 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
MSFT
Foxit PDF Editor
(3,612)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $10.99
2nd Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Founded in 2001, Foxit is a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers increase productivity and do more with documents. Foxit combines easy-to-

Users: Owner, President · Industries: Construction, Accounting · Market Segment: 63% Small-Business, 24% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, PDF Editing, Easy Editing, Simple, Features
ConsDifficulty, Expensive, Learning Curve, Missing Features, Limited Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Foxit PDF Editor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.0
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.7
File Storage
Average: 8.6
8.6
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
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Foxit
Company Website
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
Fremont, CA
Twitter
@foxitsoftware
6,221 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
559 employees on LinkedIn®
Wondershare PDFelement
(1,025)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$9.08
3rd Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

PDFelement is a comprehensive PDF editing solution designed to assist users in managing their PDF documents efficiently. This versatile software caters to a wide range of needs, including creating, ed

Users: Owner, Project Manager · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 67% Small-Business, 22% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Features, PDF Editing, Easy Editing, PDF Management
ConsSlow Performance, PDF Issues, Expensive, Limited Features, Missing Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Wondershare PDFelement features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.0
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.8
File Storage
Average: 8.6
8.9
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Wondershare
Company Website
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Shenzen, CN
Twitter
@Wondershare
14,142 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
642 employees on LinkedIn®
PosterMyWall
(70)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
7th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

PosterMyWall is an AI design and marketing platform for small and local businesses. Everything you need for awesome marketing is bundled in one value-packed app: create designs with AI prompts, social

Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Non-Profit Organization Management · Market Segment: 66% Small-Business, 34% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
PosterMyWall features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.4
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
9.2
File Storage
Average: 8.6
9.3
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
PosterMyWall
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
San Mateo, California
Twitter
@postermywall
6,581 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
119 employees on LinkedIn®
Shorthand
(123)4.7 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Shorthand is the beautifully simple storytelling platform that helps the world's iconic brands tell their most important stories. Shorthand empowers content creators, designers, and developers to p

Industries: Higher Education, Non-Profit Organization Management · Market Segment: 46% Small-Business, 24% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Easy Creation, Storytelling, Ease of Creation, Features
ConsLearning Curve, Limited Customization, Cost Issues, Expensive, Limitations
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Shorthand features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.6
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.8
File Storage
Average: 8.6
9.0
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Shorthand
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Brisbane, Australia
Twitter
@Shorthand
3,195 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
66 employees on LinkedIn®
Visme
(478)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
12th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Visme is a comprehensive visual content creation platform that assists teams in developing, managing, and scaling on-brand materials efficiently. It integrates essential features such as design tools,

Users: CEO, Founder · Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Education Management · Market Segment: 69% Small-Business, 24% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Features, Templates, Intuitive, Simple
ConsLimited Features, Missing Features, Limited Editing, Limited Options, Expensive
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Visme features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.9
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.6
File Storage
Average: 8.6
9.0
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Visme
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Rockville, Maryland
Twitter
@VismeApp
63,970 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
91 employees on LinkedIn®
Marq
(209)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
15th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Marq (formerly Lucidpress) helps anyone within an organization to meet the ever-growing demand for content. Propel your organization forward, and seamlessly align your creative team's vision with you

Users: Marketing Manager, Marketing Coordinator · Industries: Real Estate, Education Management · Market Segment: 58% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCustomizability, Customization, Customization Options, Template Availability, Templates
ConsTechnical Issues, Interface Issues, Poor Usability, Scrolling Issues, Software Bugs
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Marq features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
7.8
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
6.7
File Storage
Average: 8.6
7.2
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Marq
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Draper, Utah
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
87 employees on LinkedIn®
VistaCreate
(171)4.5 out of 5
13th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

VistaCreate (ex-Crello) is a graphic design platform where anyone can quickly create engaging projects for any industry or occasion — design skills are optional. Start with selecting from 150K+ profes

Users: Community Manager, Graphic Designer · Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Design · Market Segment: 80% Small-Business, 16% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Learning, Ease of Use, Templates, Collection Variety, Customizability
ConsLimited Free Images, Limited Options, Not Free
User SatisfactionSeller Details
VistaCreate features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.9
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.1
File Storage
Average: 8.6
8.8
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Depositphotos
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
New York
Twitter
@Depositphotos
14,849 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
319 employees on LinkedIn®
The Print Shop
(28)3.9 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

The Print Shop is your one-stop digital design solution, offering the widest range of design & layout tools available for the everyday user, including page layout, photo editing, graphic design an

Market Segment: 43% Mid-Market, 39% Small-Business
User SatisfactionSeller Details
The Print Shop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.9
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.3
File Storage
Average: 8.6
9.4
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Broderbund Software
HQ Location
Novato, CA
Twitter
@Broderbund
85 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6 employees on LinkedIn®
Venngage
(124)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
14th Easiest To Use in Desktop Publishing software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

AI-Powered Design Platform for Business Visual Communication Venngage is an AI design platform that transforms complex business information into professional infographics, reports, and other visual

Users: Founder · Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Non-Profit Organization Management · Market Segment: 64% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsFonts, Intuitive, Speed, Time-saving
ConsDownload Issues, Slow Performance
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Venngage features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.3
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
9.2
File Storage
Average: 8.6
8.3
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Venngage
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Toronto, Canada
Twitter
@Venngage
10,214 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
36 employees on LinkedIn®
QuarkXPress
(303)4.0 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$279.00
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

QuarkXPress – Revolutionizing Desktop Publishing with AI-Powered Innovation For decades, QuarkXPress has been the go-to solution for designers, publishers, and businesses needing a professional-grade

Users: Owner, Graphic Designer · Industries: Graphic Design, Design · Market Segment: 80% Small-Business, 12% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsAnimations, Features, Interface Simplicity, Layout Design, Time-saving
ConsLearning Curve, Steep Learning Curve
User SatisfactionSeller Details
QuarkXPress features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.8
Publishing formats
Average: 8.7
8.1
File Storage
Average: 8.6
8.3
Layout editor
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Quark
Year Founded
1981
HQ Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Twitter
@QuarkNews
927 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
633 employees on LinkedIn®
Phone
(800) 676-4575
Storyboard That
(36)4.4 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Storyboard That is an intuitive, browser-based digital storyboard and visual creation tool designed to enhance communication, streamline product development, and facilitate the creation of compelling

Market Segment: 50% Small-Business, 28% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Storyboard That features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
0.0
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0.0
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0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Storyboard That
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Boston, MA
Twitter
@StoryboardThat
15,494 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15 employees on LinkedIn®
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