Microsoft Publisher Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Office Publisher is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Scribus, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Office Publisher and seven of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft Office Publisher are LibreOffice - Draw, VivaDesigner, Laidout and PageStream.

Microsoft Office Publisher alternatives are mainly Desktop Publishers but may also be Word Processors or Vector Graphic Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Office Publisher.

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Microsoft Office Publisher

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Desktop Publisher
Windows

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Scribus
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Publisher
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Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Haiku
26 Scribus alternatives
Scribus is a desktop publishing (DTP) application. Scribus is designed for flexible layout and typesetting, and the ability to prepare files for professional quality image setting equipment. It can also create animated and interactive PDF presentations and forms.
- - Scribus is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Office Publisher.
- - Scribus is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Office Publisher.
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Scribus Features
1. Fill PDF FormsScribus supports forms in PDF files.
2. PortableScribus can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Publishing
Interactive PDF forms
Color management
Page labeling
Convert images to PDF
Knowledge base
Comments about Scribus as a Alternative to Microsoft Office Publisher
Most users think Scribus is a great Microsoft Office Publisher alternative.
Scribus gives full control over the DTP process
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It is probably more easy to use
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LibreOffice - Draw
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Free • Open Source
Diagram Editor
Vector Graphic App
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
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Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
92 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives
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.
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LibreOffice - Draw Features
1. PortableLibreOffice - Draw can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Support for LayersLibreOffice - Draw supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. LightweightLibreOffice - Draw consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Works OfflineLibreOffice - Draw can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Ad-freeLibreOffice - Draw doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsLibreOffice - Draw can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
7. Import CSV DataLibreOffice - Draw can import data from a CSV (Comma seperated values) file.
8. Auto LayoutLibreOffice - Draw supports layouts that dynamically grow and adapt to the size of its contents.
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Sequence Diagrams
Create UML entities
BPMN diagrams
Auto aligment rulers
Edit PDF
Grid layout options
Workflow
Grid layout
ER Diagrams
VivaDesigner
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Paid • Proprietary
Desktop Publisher
Mac
Windows
Linux
40 VivaDesigner alternatives
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...
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VivaDesigner Features
Database Publishing
Multi Column View
Support for MathML
Layout
Multiple languages
Team Publishing
Cloud based
Laidout
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Publisher
Linux
16 Laidout alternatives
Laidout is desktop publishing software, particularly for multipage, cut and folded booklets, with page sizes that don't even have to be rectangular. The whole page view can be rotated to any angle. Warping is implemented.
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Laidout Features
1. Works OfflineLaidout can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. No TrackingLaidout will not track you or use your personal data.
3. LightweightLaidout consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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Publishing
PageStream
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Paid • Proprietary
Desktop Publisher
Mac
Windows
Linux
AmigaOS
16 PageStream alternatives
Pagestream is a proprietary desktop publishing program for Linux, Windows, Macintosh, and Amiga. It was originally released under the name Publishing Partner in 1986.
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PageStream Features
Export to PDF
Passepartout
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Publisher
Linux
16 Passepartout alternatives
Passepartout is a desktop publishing system that is based on the idea of automatic typesetting of streams of XML based text documents.The project was started back in 2002 to facilitate a particular task — creating a newspaper. These days the project is somewhat dormant.
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Publishing
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Discontinued
The last update was released on August 5th, 2007.
pagination.com
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
9 pagination.com alternatives
Pagination lets you connect data from any source with custom InDesign layouts, and automatically create beautiful catalogs and price lists.
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pagination.com Features
Database Publishing
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