Adobe InDesign
7.3#2 in book formatting softwareFrom $19.99 a monthAPImacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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QuarkXPress
7.1#8 in desktop publishing softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Adobe InDesign | QuarkXPress |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Presentation design | Yes | No |
| Publishing formats | Adobe says InDesign can create and publish brochures, digital magazines, eBooks, posters, and presentations. | The product supports exporting to multiple print and digital formats. |
| Purpose | InDesign is a professional page layout application for designing, preflighting, and publishing content for print, web, and tablet apps. | QuarkXPress is desktop publishing and page layout software for creating print and digital designs. |
Adobe InDesign plans
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachers$19.99 a month
- InDesign$22.99 a month
- Creative Cloud Pro$34.99 a month
- InDesign for teams$37.99 a month
- Creative Cloud Pro for teams$99.99 a month
- InDesign annual prepaid$263.88 a year
QuarkXPress plans
- Perpetual License—
- Prepaid Annual Subscription—
Pick Adobe InDesign if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick QuarkXPress if…
QuarkXPress suits creative professionals producing print and digital content such as brochures, books, magazines and newspapers. It also fits users who need equation editing or multiple publishing outputs.