Calamus SL vs VivaDesigner

Calamus SL plans

• Calamus LE 2015 (lite edition)€50, paid once
• Calamus SL 2015 (Release 4)€199, paid once
• Calamus SLC 2015 Complete Edition (Release 4)€999, paid once

VivaDesigner plans

• FREE Edition (Desktop)Free
• Free EditionFree
• Free Edition Plus trialFree
• EDUCATION Edition (Desktop)$89, paid once
• PERSONAL Edition (Desktop)$139, paid once
• NPO/NGO Edition (Desktop)$159, paid once

Pick Calamus SL if…

Calamus SL suits publishing users who need layout-based editing of text, images, and vector data, along with typographic and print-output tools. Its listed collaboration level is none.

Pick VivaDesigner if…

VivaDesigner may suit people producing print or digital publications who need layout, typesetting and illustration tools. Its browser editing and team features may also suit collaborative workflows.