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QuarkXPress vs Adobe InDesign Comparison (2026)

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QuarkXPress

Adobe InDesign

Overview

QuarkXPress is content design and desktop publishing software. Unmatched page layout and digital publishing capabilities are complemented by tools for refining graphics and illustrations and non-destructive photo editing. Brilliant content begins with QuarkXPress.

Adobe InDesign is a layout design and desktop publishing software designed to help businesses and creative individuals create graphic designs with typography from various foundries and imagery from Adobe Stock. The platform lets teams create and publish digital magazines, books, eBooks, interactive PDFs, posters, and more.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

109

/user

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

20.99

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

201

116

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

68%

would recommend this app

4.8

344

274

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

84%

would recommend this app

Pros

“We have been using QuarkXPress for over two decades to design, update and manage a wide range of editorial products, including tourist guides, art books and magazines.”

Claudio L.

Publisher

“Versatility: supports both print and digital outputs (PDF, ePub, HTML), allowing hybrid editorial projects without changing tools.”

Claudio L.

Publisher

“The software helps me in getting out a consistent layout, automating things (like conditional formats triggered by my own conditions).”

Martin D.

Chairman

Pros

“For creating photo albums, portfolios or catalogs made for print, InDesign stays an essential tool in my work.”

Lydia L.

Lydia Lee Photo

“What I like most about Adobe InDesign is that I like teh alignment and grid tool for when I am working on print-on-demand work”

Aneesa A.

UI UX

“You can set up master style sheets for headlines, body text, subheads, etc, so everything with match exactly.”

Kim Z.

Creative Manager

Cons

“One limitation is the lack of deep integration with other creative software. While QuarkXPress is very capable on its own, users who rely heavily on multi-app ecosystems may find the workflow less seamless.”

Melinda E.

Designer, owner

“The bugs, because Quark freezes up saying not responding when we look at the app after clicking force quit on the mac, and then have to force quit and restart it.”

Anthony A.

Color Operations Manager

“The experience of writing about a problem and getting no answer except "If you do not respond to this email within 24 hours this case will be closed" has become quite common in the past few years.”

Steve H.

Chief Designer

Cons

“Some glitches within the software making previews glitch and needing to be up to date to with software versions for some files.”

Oliver R.

Senior Designer

“I understand that this is due to how comprehensive the tools, but it can make it difficult to see everything on one screen at once.”

Joshua O.

Instructional Designer

“You need to have skills and knowledge to start using it, so it can be somewhat complicated for new users, or users who are not familiar with design programs, which in addition to its cost limits its use for the general public.”