Adobe InDesign Alternatives

Adobe InDesign is described as 'Industry-standard software for print and digital design with advanced typographic controls and integration in the Adobe Creative Suite' and is a very popular desktop publisher in the ai tools & services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Adobe InDesign for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, SaaS and Linux apps. The best Adobe InDesign alternative is Scribus, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Adobe InDesign are Affinity Publisher, Affinity, Canva and QuarkXPress.

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Adobe InDesign alternatives are mainly Desktop Publishers, but if you're looking for Graphic Design Tools or Vector Graphic Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Linux, Mac, Android, iPad and Chrome OS. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Adobe InDesign.
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  1. Swift Publisher icon
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    Swift Publisher is an easy-to-use page layout and desktop publishing app for Mac. This software provides all you need for creating impressive and professional-looking documents such as flyers, brochures, catalogs, magazines, booklets, newsletters, calendars, posters, menus...

    43 Swift Publisher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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    It's inexpensive and very straightforward. It misses some of the hi-end features of InDesign, but is very good for basic tasks such as designing flyers, posters or brochures. Handling of text could be better though. Overall, it's a very good app for its price.

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    • Most users think Swift Publisher is a great Adobe InDesign alternative.

    • Swift Publisher is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe InDesign is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Picmaker icon
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    Picmaker is an online design solution that helps create stunning YouTube thumbnails, channel art, and IGTV covers. It is a simpler and faster alternative to expensive and complicated design tools that are available today.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Baseline icon
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    This tool simplifies brand content creation, offering an easy guide to build consistent designs quickly. It features templates for major platforms, ensuring efficiency and professionalism with no manual alterations. Ideal for those prioritizing speed and ease in branding.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Drawtify icon
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    Free Online Vector Graphic Editor with Great Design Templates and Elements. With powerful vector editor, you can create beautiful graphics online for free, such as SVG graphics, vector logos, infographics, flyer, poster, banners, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. 365Layouts is building an online drag and drop design platform to help small business owners create advertising materials with our free design templates.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  6. Designmaker is an intelligent design generator that connects inputted data with dynamic design templates to create stunning visual content.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Kindle Create icon
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    Reflowable format allows you to create files for Kindle, print, and EPUB. Readers can adjust the size of eBook fonts, margins, and various properties on Kindle.

    10 Kindle Create alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  8. MiriCanvas icon
     2 likes

    A free design platform offering extensive templates for presentations, YouTube thumbnails, and social media. AI-powered tools enable easy creation directly in the browser, supporting animations, videos, and interactive quizzes. Over 500,000 templates included.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. CleverBrush icon
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    CleverBrush is a graphic design app that is high tech, quick, reliable, cutting edge and brilliant. Their web vector editor and photo collage builder are speedy. You can replace your legacy web2print software with CleverBrush and make use of an extended set of features to add...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Vizard Studio icon
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    Vizard helps brands & agencies produce highly personalised, on-brand creatives at scale for social media, email & digital marketing.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Canvas GFX icon
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    Canvas 11 is the single most cost-effective, integrated solution for the creation, enhancement, presentation and sharing of technical illustrations and graphics.

    26 Canvas GFX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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