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Top 10 Adobe InDesign Alternatives & Competitors

By Adobe
(3,406)4.6 out of 5

If you are considering Adobe InDesign, you may also want to investigate similar alternatives or competitors to find the best solution. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Adobe InDesign include features and files. The best overall Adobe InDesign alternative is Canva. Other similar apps like Adobe InDesign are Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXPress, Marq, and Affinity Publisher. Adobe InDesign alternatives can be found in Desktop Publishing Software but may also be in PDF Editors or Display Ad Design Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Adobe InDesign

  • Canva
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • QuarkXPress
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Top 10 Alternatives to Adobe InDesign Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Adobe InDesign stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Design, Graphic Design, and Marketing and Advertising, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. Canva

    By Canva
    (4,433)4.7 out of 5

    2. Canva is an online design and publishing platform that provides user friendly design tools for non-designers.

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, Canva is:

    More usable
    Easier to set up
    Easier to admin
    See all Canva reviews
    #2

  2. Microsoft Publisher

    By Microsoft
    (991)4.3 out of 5

    3. Microsoft Publisher is an entry-level desktop publishing solution.

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher is:

    More usable
    Easier to admin
    Easier to set up
    See all Microsoft Publisher reviews
    #3

  3. QuarkXPress

    By Quark
    (303)4.0 out of 5

    4. QuarkXPress is a design and layout tool for print and digital publishing professionals.

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress is:

    Slower to reach roi
    See all QuarkXPress reviews
    #4

  4. Marq

    By Marq
    (207)4.4 out of 5

    5. Marq is a web-based layout and design tool with real-time collaboration. Work with anyone, on any browser, at any time.

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, Marq is:

    Slower to reach roi
    More usable
    Easier to admin
    See all Marq reviews
    #5

  5. Affinity Publisher

    By Serif
    (68)4.7 out of 5

    6. Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher is:

    Easier to admin
    Easier to set up
    Better at support
    See all Affinity Publisher reviews
    #6

  6. Foxit PDF Editor

    By Foxit
    (3,041)4.6 out of 5

    7. 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-use desktop software, mobile apps, and cloud services in one powerful solution: The Foxit PDF Editor. This Intelligent Document Platform allows users to create, edit, fill, and sign documents through their integrated PDF Editor and eSign offerings – from anywhere and on any device. Foxit also enables software developers to incorporate innovative PDF technology into their applications via powerful, multi-platform Software Developer Kits (SDK). Winner of numerous awards, Foxit has over 700 million users and has sold to over 485,000 customers, ranging from SMBs to global enterprises worldwide. Foxit products are ISO 32000-1/PDF 1.7 standard compliant, therefore, compatible with your existing PDF documents and forms.

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, Foxit PDF Editor is:

    Slower to reach roi
    More usable
    Better at support
    See all Foxit PDF Editor reviews
    #7

  7. Scribus

    By The Scribus Team
    (26)4.1 out of 5

    8. Scribus is an open source alternative for entry-level desktop publishing.

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:
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    #8

  8. iStudio Publisher

    By iStudio Software
    (19)4.4 out of 5

    9. iStudio Publisher for Mac - perfect for creating stunning documents.

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, iStudio Publisher is:

    More usable
    See all iStudio Publisher reviews
    #9

  9. Swift Publisher

    By BeLight Software
    (11)4.4 out of 5

    10. Desktop Publishing Software for Mac

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, Swift Publisher is:

    More usable
    Better at support
    See all Swift Publisher reviews
    #10

  10. Wondershare PDFelement

    By Wondershare
    (736)4.5 out of 5

    11. Create, edit, convert, annotate, protect, merge, watermark, compress, and sign PDF files in a better way.

    Categories in common with Adobe InDesign:

    Reviewers say compared to Adobe InDesign, Wondershare PDFelement is:

    More usable
    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to set up
    See all Wondershare PDFelement reviews

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