Compare Adobe InDesign and FlowPaper 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free With One-Time Purchase
Adobe InDesign
Star Rating
(3,406)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe InDesignFlowPaper
Star Rating
(25)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Adobe InDesign excels in PDF conversion with a score of 9.9, making it a top choice for professionals needing high-quality document outputs, while FlowPaper, although strong in HTML5 flipbook creation, does not match this level of PDF functionality.
- Reviewers mention that FlowPaper offers superior mobile access with a score of 8.7, which is crucial for users who need to view and share documents on the go, whereas Adobe InDesign's mobile access is notably lower at 5.8, limiting its usability in mobile environments.
- G2 users highlight that FlowPaper's ease of setup is impressive, scoring 9.2, which is beneficial for small businesses looking for quick deployment, while Adobe InDesign, with a score of 8.7, may require more time for users to get accustomed to its extensive features.
- Users on G2 report that Adobe InDesign shines in its asset library functionality, scoring 8.1, which allows for efficient management of design elements, while FlowPaper's asset management features are less robust, impacting workflow efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that FlowPaper's saved preferences feature scores 9.3, allowing users to maintain consistency in their projects, whereas Adobe InDesign's score of 8.8 indicates it may not be as user-friendly in this regard.
- Users say that Adobe InDesign is highly compatible with both Mac and Windows platforms, each scoring 9.8, making it a versatile choice for teams with diverse operating systems, while FlowPaper's compatibility is less emphasized, potentially limiting its user base.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe InDesign
No pricing availableFree Trial
Adobe InDesign
No trial information availableFlowPaper
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
3,103
9.1
20
Ease of Use
8.0
3,113
9.1
20
Ease of Setup
8.8
348
9.2
17
Ease of Admin
8.6
303
9.0
10
Quality of Support
8.2
2,386
9.1
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
275
8.9
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
3,070
9.4
19
Features by Category
File Conversion
Not enough data
9.9
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Flipbook Types
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.3
10
On-Premise Type
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
11
Sales Tools
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Software Offering
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Design
8.4
159
Not enough data
9.1
175
9.0
5
9.1
191
Not enough data
8.8
182
9.3
5
8.1
156
Feature Not Available
8.1
157
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
5.9
105
8.7
5
8.0
124
9.0
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe InDesign and FlowPaper are categorized as Desktop Publishing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe InDesign
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FlowPaper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Design
11.7%
Graphic Design
11.4%
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Higher Education
5.4%
Architecture & Planning
3.9%
Other
56.6%
Education Management
20.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
12.0%
Recreational Facilities and Services
8.0%
Publishing
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
8.0%
Other
44.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe InDesign
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jon J.
Verified User in Computer Software
InDesign is very type minded. Every typographical setting/option you can think of in terms of editorial design is available to you. For editorial layouts, brochures, and other printed material that requires a large amount of copy, InDesign is the tool of...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Retail
I don't know the pruduct that well and I find it harder to navigate than the other adobe products.
FlowPaper
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Education Management
FlowPaper has been extremely easy to use and intuitive.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I bought a license and then realized the wordpress app didnt seem to require one. This was not very clear in the marketing.
Jon J.
Verified User in Computer Software
InDesign is very type minded. Every typographical setting/option you can think of in terms of editorial design is available to you. For editorial layouts, brochures, and other printed material that requires a large amount of copy, InDesign is the tool of...
Verified User in Education Management
FlowPaper has been extremely easy to use and intuitive.
Verified User in Retail
I don't know the pruduct that well and I find it harder to navigate than the other adobe products.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I bought a license and then realized the wordpress app didnt seem to require one. This was not very clear in the marketing.
Discussions
What other things do use Indesign for, besides designing a catalog.
7 comments
DG
In addition to using Indesign for catalogs, I use it for flyers, brochures and even web banners. I used to design web ads primarily with Photoshop, but I...Read more
Is InDesign part of Adobe Creative Suite?
4 comments
JB
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
What is the best way to keep my work organised?
3 comments
AS
I have an external hard drive that I have individual folders for each project. I do package everything together after I’m done for the day so I can pick...Read more
FlowPaper has no discussions with answers
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