Desktop Publishing Software

GuideReviews Index

QuarkXPress
Although InDesign threatens its desktop publishing dominance, QuarkXPress remains a formidable tool in the hands of professionals.

Adobe InDesign
Adobe InDesign is serious competition to QuarkXPress. For companies committed to a QuarkXPress workflow, change might not be feasible; but, PageMaker hold-outs and individual QuarkXPress users should take a look at this next generation desktop publishing software.

Serif PagePlus
Aimed at both novice and professional users, Serif PagePlus desktop publishing software combines ease-of-use and professional output options, including PDF, with word processing, drawing, and advanced layout and typesetting.

Corel Ventura
Optimized for handling complex, visually-rich documents, Corel Ventura integrates well with WordPerfect, CorelDRAW, and Corel Photo-Paint for a complete business desktop publishing software solution.

Microsoft Publisher
Despite its detractors, Microsoft Publisher is a major step up from consumer creative printing programs. For Windows users, it fills the void between price and pro features for non-designers and small businesses needed desktop publishing software.

Adobe PageMaker
Not quite on a par with InDesign or QuarkXPress, Adobe PageMaker desktop publishing software still delivers professional quality results. Marketed toward business users, Adobe PageMaker outshines Publisher in output but not in price or ease of use.

Adobe FrameMaker
Adobe FrameMaker is powerhouse desktop publishing software for corporations and others producing technical writing or complex documents for Web, print, and other distribution methods.

Birthday Bios
Birthday Bios from Symphonic Software lets you quickly and easily create customized "The Day You Were Born" birthday greetings for friends, family, and clients. Use the provided templates or create your own customized layouts.

PageFocus
PageFocus creates attractive, interactive forms with databases as well as brochures, greeting cards, labels, and presentations. Has easy-to-use but powerful drawing tools.

602Pro PC SUITE 2001
For those needing Microsoft Office compatibility and the ability to work with photo albums, this free office suite delivers basic features for free.

greenstreet Publisher 3
Discover an inexpensive, but capable alternative to Microsoft Publisher.

RagTime Solo
For Mac and PC home users, this package offers a true page layout and publishing solution without the cost of the major desktop publishing programs.

E-Press EasyOffice Freeware
This free office suite allows the user to do basic desktop publishing.