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Top 10 Microsoft Publisher Alternatives & Competitors

By Microsoft
(991)4.3 out of 5

Looking for alternatives or competitors to Microsoft Publisher? Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Microsoft Publisher include templates and documents. The best overall Microsoft Publisher alternative is Canva. Other similar apps like Microsoft Publisher are Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Marq, and Affinity Publisher. Microsoft Publisher alternatives can be found in Desktop Publishing Software but may also be in Display Ad Design Software or PDF Editors.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Microsoft Publisher

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

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Microsoft Publisher stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Higher Education, Non-Profit Organization Management, and Education Management, 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 Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, Canva is:

    Easier to do business with
    More usable
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Canva reviews
    #2

  2. Adobe InDesign

    By Adobe
    (3,406)4.6 out of 5

    3. Adobe InDesign is a versatile desktop publishing application that gives you pixel- perfect control over design and typography.

    Categories in common with Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign is:

    More expensive
    Slower to reach roi
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Adobe InDesign 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 Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXPress is:

    Slower to reach roi
    More expensive
    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 Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, Marq is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to do business with
    More usable
    See all Marq reviews
    #5

  5. Affinity Publisher

    By Serif
    (68)4.7 out of 5

    6. Categories in common with Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, Affinity Publisher is:

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

  6. The Print Shop

    By Broderbund Software
    (28)3.9 out of 5

    7. 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 and more.

    Categories in common with Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, The Print Shop is:

    Slower to reach roi
    More expensive
    Easier to admin
    See all The Print Shop 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 Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, Scribus is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Scribus reviews
    #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 Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, iStudio Publisher is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    See all iStudio Publisher reviews
    #9

  9. Wondershare PDFelement

    By Wondershare
    (736)4.5 out of 5

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

    Categories in common with Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, Wondershare PDFelement is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to do business with
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Wondershare PDFelement reviews
    #10

  10. Swift Publisher

    By BeLight Software
    (11)4.4 out of 5

    11. Desktop Publishing Software for Mac

    Categories in common with Microsoft Publisher:

    Reviewers say compared to Microsoft Publisher, Swift Publisher is:

    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    More usable
    See all Swift Publisher reviews

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