Layout Department
6.7#10 in desktop publishing software$29 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
VisitLayout Department vs VivaDesigner
VivaDesigner
7.7#4 in desktop publishing softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Layout Department | VivaDesigner |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Leavenworth, Washington, United States | Koblenz, Germany |
| Purpose | Layout Department arranges PDFs into imposed print files for books, zines, and booklets. | VivaDesigner is an AI-based design, publishing, layout, typesetting and illustration program for desktop and web. |
Layout Department plans
- Community EditionFree
- Paid License$29, 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 Layout Department if…
Layout Department suits artists, small press publishers, and small print shops preparing books, zines, or booklets from PDFs. The free edition is intended for people with a simple print practice.
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.