

In fact, it was very similar to Microsoft Publisher in many ways and I found it easier to use.

When I pulled up Marq, I was immediately impressed with its drag-and-drop functionality. It’s another good Microsoft Publisher alternative. Marq is web-based, so you can use it on any platform. Marq – Free Version and Pro at $12.95 per month So if you’re new to design, you should find something easier to start with. QuarkXPress just has so many features and some of them I didn’t even understand! I’d to go through some training to get started. To be honest, this is really an application for professionals and I found it quite exhausting.

I liked the drag and drop functionality and the fact that you can easily change the page size. If that's the case, I heartily welcome you to share your comments with me below.I found that one of the best things about QuarkXPress is the fact that they really listen to their users and keep adding new features that users want. Or maybe you're familiar with something that isn't listed here. Maybe I just have to accept that InDesign is the page layout king, and move on. It seems that we've come along way with image editing and illustration alternatives to Adobe products, but page layout still needs work. None of these options really fit the bill for what I was looking for - an inexpensive alternative to InDesign that's powerful enough for a creative professional to get by. $29.99 - Download now (opens in new tab).Professional adds a slew of important features like Pantone color library support, file conversion (including InDesign Interchange), trapping and more. It supports different export options, text on a path, automatic CMYK-RG conversions and full support of OpenType fonts.Ĭreator is available in two trim levels - Creator Express, a consumer-friendly version available for download in the Mac App Store, and Creator Professional, which is available for purchase directly from MultiAd. Creator combines page layout, drawing, illustration and image editing tools in one. It's been a few years since MultiAd has done anything significant to Creator, but it's still an alternative that some may want to consider.
