Compare Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$699.00 1 Perpetual License 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
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Star Rating
(303)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$699.00 1 Perpetual License With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Adobe InDesign excels in its layout editor with a score of 9.1, allowing for precise control over design elements, while QuarkXPress, with a score of 8.2, is seen as less intuitive in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe InDesign's templates are more versatile and user-friendly, scoring 8.3 compared to QuarkXPress's 6.9, making it easier for users to create professional-looking documents quickly.
- G2 users highlight that Adobe InDesign's content curation tools score an impressive 9.0, which helps streamline the process of organizing and managing content, whereas QuarkXPress falls behind with a lower score in this category.
- Users on G2 say that Adobe InDesign's editing and approval tools are robust, scoring 9.3, which facilitates smoother collaboration among team members, while QuarkXPress's features in this area are not as comprehensive.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe InDesign's publishing formats score 9.1, providing a wider range of options for output, which is crucial for users needing to publish across various platforms, compared to QuarkXPress's score of 8.8.
- Users report that Adobe InDesign's quality of support is rated at 8.2, indicating a more reliable customer service experience, while QuarkXPress's support is rated lower at 7.9, leading to potential frustrations for users seeking assistance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe InDesign
No pricing availableQuarkXPress
Perpetual License
$699.00
1 Perpetual License With One-Time Purchase
- QuarkXPress is available as a perpetual license for those who prefer this traditional licensing model. You will own the license for this version of the software indefinitely but without upgrades, updates and technical support.
Free Trial
Adobe InDesign
No trial information availableQuarkXPress
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
3,103
8.1
229
Ease of Use
8.0
3,113
8.0
233
Ease of Setup
8.8
348
8.6
45
Ease of Admin
8.6
303
8.3
45
Quality of Support
8.2
2,386
7.9
190
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
275
8.2
41
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
3,070
6.0
223
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
8.4
159
6.9
19
9.1
175
8.2
25
9.1
191
8.8
27
8.8
182
8.8
28
8.1
156
7.4
19
8.1
157
7.8
20
Platform Additional Functionality
5.9
105
4.6
8
8.0
124
8.1
9
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Publishing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social Media
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress are categorized as Desktop Publishing
Unique Categories
Adobe InDesign has no unique categories
QuarkXPress is categorized as Content Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe InDesign
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuarkXPress
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%
Graphic Design
21.2%
Design
12.6%
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Printing
6.8%
Publishing
6.5%
Other
41.0%
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
Lena H.
Verified User in Design
The interface is very old looking and in general the program is not user friendly for beginners. The tools are not exactly intuitive and can be improved. Or maybe descriptions on how to use the tool and what it does can be integrated into the program...
QuarkXPress
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rick B.
Verified User in Graphic Design
Ease of use. As a designer, I find it is easy to create quick layouts.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Chris S.
Verified User in Design
I was turned off by price. When InDesign debuted at a much cheaper price and had the ability to convert Quark documents, I made the switch. Unless my client has particular needs, they aren't concerned with the software; the deliverable is a print ready pdf....
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...
Rick B.
Verified User in Graphic Design
Ease of use. As a designer, I find it is easy to create quick layouts.
Lena H.
Verified User in Design
The interface is very old looking and in general the program is not user friendly for beginners. The tools are not exactly intuitive and can be improved. Or maybe descriptions on how to use the tool and what it does can be integrated into the program...
Chris S.
Verified User in Design
I was turned off by price. When InDesign debuted at a much cheaper price and had the ability to convert Quark documents, I made the switch. Unless my client has particular needs, they aren't concerned with the software; the deliverable is a print ready pdf....
Alternatives
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
Will you allow users to edit images later on within InDesign
3 comments
MM
I'm not sure which version you are using, but I am several versions back. The version I am using is CS5.5 which does not allow you to edit an image much...Read more
Does anyone still use QuarkXPress?
5 comments
JR
Yes. Those of us who first understood non-computerized typesetting (hot lead poured into molds) and then the early days of offset printing appreciate that in...Read more
I upgraded to Big Sur only to find that Quark was not compatible.
2 comments
MT
The then current version was running on Big Sur. As with any software, they only guarantee it compatible with OS versions released at the time the software...Read more
What is the best way to generate professional ebooks from QuarkXpress?
1 comment
AB
Hi Ira, Can you please elaborate on your question? Well You can definitely create professional ebooks using QuarkXPress as it allows you to create both...Read more
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