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  1. Scribus icon
     397 likes

    Open-source DTP tool with flexible layouts, typesetting, CMYK support, and interactive PDFs, ideal for creating newspapers and brochures.

    • Desktop Publisher
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Oracle Solaris
    • Flatpak
    Scribus screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Affinity Publisher iconAffinity Publisher25 alternatives
  2. Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    • Diagram Editor
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    LibreOffice - Draw screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Inkscape iconInkscapeanddraw.io icondraw.io95 alternatives
  3. LyX icon
     195 likes

    LyX is a document processor that encourages an approach to writing based on the structure of your documents (WYSIWYM) and not simply their appearance (WYSIWYG). LyX combines the power and flexibility of TeX/LaTeX with the ease of use of a GUI.

    • LaTeX Editor
    • FreeOpen Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Chrome OS
    LyX screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Overleaf iconOverleafandTexmaker iconTexmaker43 alternatives
  4. Comprehensive software suite for graphic design, vector illustration, image editing, page layout, and content browsing for creative professionals.

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Inkscape iconInkscapeandAffinity Photo iconAffinity Photo84 alternatives
  5. Advanced desktop publishing software with real-time collaboration, high-performance architecture, seamless Affinity suite integration, and custom typography.

    Affinity Publisher screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Scribus iconScribusandAdobe InDesign iconAdobe InDesign25 alternatives
  6. Electron icon
     112 likes

    If you can build a website, you can build a desktop app. Electron is a framework for creating native applications with web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It takes care of the hard parts so you can focus on the core of your application.

    Create menubar apps
    Best alternatives are Qt iconQtandTauri iconTauri43 alternatives
  7. Adobe InDesign icon
     147 likes

    Industry-standard software for print and digital design with advanced typographic controls and integration in the Adobe Creative Suite.

    Adobe InDesign screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Scribus iconScribus51 alternatives
  8. Pages icon
     209 likes

    Pages is a powerful word processor that lets you create stunning documents, and comes included with most Apple devices. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together from anywhere, whether they’re on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or using a PC.

    Pages screenshot 1
  9. Part of the Microsoft Office Suite, this tool helps you create, personalize, and share a variety of publications, including marketing materials, chapbooks, and newspapers.

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    Microsoft Publisher screenshot 1
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    Best alternatives are Scribus iconScribusandAdobe InDesign iconAdobe InDesign25 alternatives
  10. Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.

    For technical drawings with integrated graduation function (not available in PowerPoint)
    Best alternatives are Adobe Illustrator iconAdobe Illustrator91 alternatives
  11. QuarkXPress icon
     24 likes

    Page layout software for print and digital design. Unleash your creativity and maximize productivity with QuarkXPress.

    QuarkXPress screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Scribus iconScribus21 alternatives
  12. Calligra Words icon
     26 likes

    Words is an intuitive word processor and desktop publisher application. With it, you can create informative and attractive documents with pleasure and ease.

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  13. Photino icon
     2 likes

    Photino is a lightweight open-source framework for building native, cross-platform desktop applications with Web UI technology.

    Photino screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Qt iconQtandFlutter iconFlutter39 alternatives
  14. pywebview icon
     2 likes

    pywebview is a lightweight cross-platform wrapper around a webview component that allows to display HTML content in its own native GUI window. You may think of as Electron for Python (minus huge executable sizes).

    Windows
    Best alternatives are Qt iconQtandElectron iconElectron15 alternatives
  15. Swift Publisher icon
     10 likes

    Swift Publisher is an easy-to-use page layout and desktop publishing app for Mac. This software provides all you need for creating impressive and professional-looking documents such as flyers, brochures, catalogs, magazines, booklets, newsletters, calendars, posters, menus...

    Swift Publisher screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Scribus iconScribus41 alternatives