Affinity Publisher AlternativesDesktop Publishers and other similar apps like Affinity Publisher

Affinity Publisher is described as 'Advanced desktop publishing software with real-time collaboration, high-performance architecture, seamless Affinity suite integration, and custom typography' and is a popular desktop publisher in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Affinity Publisher for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Affinity Publisher alternative is Affinity, which is free. Other great apps like Affinity Publisher are Scribus, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher and QuarkXPress.

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  1. Affinity icon

    Affinity

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    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    64 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Affinity is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Affinity Publisher.

    • Affinity is the most popular free alternative to Affinity Publisher.

    • Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryAffinity Publisher is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Scribus icon

    Scribus

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    Open-source desktop publishing software offering flexible layouts and typesetting, professional image setting, CMYK support, interactive PDFs, vector tools, and wide format support, perfect for creating newspapers, brochures, and more on Mac, Windows, Linux, and BSD.

    26 Scribus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Oracle Solaris
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Scribus as an Alternative to Affinity Publisher
    Pedro Trujillo
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    It's the only real free alternative to Adobe InDesign and Affinity Publisher

    Rasheed AZ
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    open source, linux support

    Guest
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    Full-featured layout program and absolutely free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Scribus is a great Affinity Publisher alternative.

    • Scribus is the most popular Linux alternative to Affinity Publisher.

    • Scribus is the most popular Open Source alternative to Affinity Publisher.

    • Scribus is Free and Open SourceAffinity Publisher is Paid and Proprietary
    • Scribus is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAffinity Publisher is not according to our users
  4. Adobe InDesign icon

    Adobe InDesign

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    Industry-leading software for creating professional layouts, suitable for both print and digital designs, with advanced typographic controls, interactive PDF capabilities, and seamless integration within the Adobe Creative Suite.

    57 Adobe InDesign alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Adobe InDesign is the most popular commercial alternative to Affinity Publisher.

    • Adobe InDesign is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Publisher is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Swift Publisher

    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, book...

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  6. Microsoft Publisher icon

    Microsoft Publisher

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    Integrated within the Microsoft Office Suite, this tool empowers users to create, personalize, and share diverse publications and marketing materials. It aids in brand building, track campaigns, and manage customer lists, with capabilities for print, web, and email distribution.

    25 Microsoft Publisher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. QuarkXPress icon

    QuarkXPress

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    Page layout tool for print and digital publishing featuring graphics editing, rich illustration support, image correction, responsive design conversion, native object handling, content automation, synchronized updates, and flexible workflow for creative projects.

    22 QuarkXPress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. VivaDesigner icon

    VivaDesigner

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    This economically priced high end DTP program is extremely powerful and still very easy to use. With its innovative concepts, you can decisively improve your working processes and document management. With VivaDesigner, all collaborations between end customers, corporations and...

    48 VivaDesigner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Aktivisda icon

    Aktivisda

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    Aktivisda is a web application to facilitate the creation of visuals that use the graphic charter of an organization, and the spreading of this graphic charter.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    • Aktivisda is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Affinity Publisher.

    • Aktivisda is Free and Open SourceAffinity Publisher is Paid and Proprietary
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    Marq

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    Marq, formerly Lucidpress, is a brand-templating platform that empowers everyone to build on-brand.

    61 Marq alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     

    • Marq is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Affinity Publisher.

    • Marq is Freemium and ProprietaryAffinity Publisher is Paid and Proprietary
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    Swift Publisher

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    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...

    42 Swift Publisher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. 365Layouts.com icon

    365Layouts.com

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    365Layouts is building an online drag and drop design platform to help small business owners create advertising materials with our free design templates.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    pagination.com

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    Pagination lets you connect data from any source with custom InDesign layouts, and automatically create beautiful catalogs and price lists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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