Scribus AlternativesTop Desktop Publishers and other similar apps like Scribus

Scribus is described as 'Open-source DTP tool with flexible layouts, typesetting, CMYK support, and interactive PDFs, ideal for creating newspapers and brochures' and is a very popular desktop publisher in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Scribus for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Scribus alternative is Affinity, which is free. Other great apps like Scribus are Adobe InDesign, Pages, QuarkXPress and VivaDesigner.

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Scribus alternatives are mainly Desktop Publishers, but if you're looking for Word Processors or Color Picker Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad, Linux and Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Scribus.
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  1. Affinity icon
     87 likes

    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.

    97 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. Adobe InDesign icon
     151 likes

    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.

    78 Adobe InDesign alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Adobe InDesign vs Scribus Comments
    McFood
    Positive
    1

    InDesign has tonnes of features to create beautiful looking flyers, resumes, menus, you name it. Kind of expensive though.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Adobe InDesign has a lot more features

    • Adobe InDesign is Paid and ProprietaryScribus is Free and Open Source
  3. Pages icon
     215 likes

    Word processor providing real-time collaboration, over 90 templates, iCloud integration, support for Word and EPUB files, over 700 shapes, advanced formatting tools, change tracking, mathematical equations, multimedia insertion, wireless printing, and flexible export options.

    83 Pages alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Pages vs Scribus Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Pagey is a Word Processor, not a Page Layout Software!

    • Pages is Freemium and ProprietaryScribus is Free and Open Source
    • Pages is a Word Processor Scribus is a Desktop Publishing
  4. QuarkXPress icon
     27 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    QuarkXPress vs Scribus Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Modest resource requirements, versatile and compatible export options.

    • QuarkXPress is Paid and ProprietaryScribus is Free and Open Source
  5. VivaDesigner icon
     10 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    VivaDesigner vs Scribus Comments
    tuva-hayabi
    Positive
    0

    VivaDesigner has similar features as Scribus, but I find it more intuitive to use.

    • VivaDesigner is Paid and ProprietaryScribus is Free and Open Source
  6. Quaterio icon
     2 likes

    Web-based document editor featuring real pagination, custom page sizes, template variables including QR codes and barcodes, WYSIWYG previews, batch PDF generation up to 1,000 via API, brand kits for consistent style, print-ready CMYK export, and version history options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Marq icon
     43 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Open Publisher is a lightweight, web-based desktop publishing tool that allows you to create documents, flyers, brochures, and fun designs on any device in any modern browser.

    7 Open Publisher alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. sK1 icon
     37 likes

    sK1 is an open source cross-platform vector graphics editor like CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Freehand. The major feature of sK1 is a professional precise printing and prepress ready PDF output.

    33 sK1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Discontinued

    Last updates occurred on Aug 31, 2021

    sK1 vs Scribus Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Scribus is used for desktop pushing/page layout. sK1 is used for making/editing vector graphics

    • sK1 is Free and Open SourceScribus is also Free and Open Source
    • sK1 is a Vector Graphic Scribus is a Desktop Publishing
  10. 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...

    43 Swift Publisher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. RagTime icon
     2 likes

    RagTime is both a traditional Office and DTP layout application. Like an office application, RagTime contains a powerful word processor, a sophisticated spreadsheet, and a tool for slide shows. It supports picture handling and creates business graphics.

    16 RagTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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