Best Free Desktop Publishing Program [1]
Introduction
Commercial Desktop publishing programs are expensive. But don't despair, there are two excellent desktop publishing programs that are totally free. One is ideal for small business and an excellent alternative to Microsoft Publisher; the other is a serious competitor to the high-end, feature rich commercial programs.
Rated Products
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Scribus [4] [5]
A professional quality page layout program capable of producing "press-ready" output
Our Rating:
License: Free (Open source)
Platforms/Download: Linux [6] | Mac OS [6] | Windows (Desktop) [6] | [7]
Version reviewed: n/a
Gizmos Freeware [8]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: Linux [6] | Mac OS [6] | Windows (Desktop) [6] | [7]
Version reviewed: n/a
Gizmos Freeware [8]
| Our Rating: 5/5 |
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Very powerful, can do about anything that you can imagine.
May be too complex and powerful for casual usage.
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License: Free (Open source)
Very powerful, can do about anything that you can imagine.
May be too complex and powerful for casual usage.
Read full review... [5]
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PagePlus Starter Edition [9] [10]
In fact its lack of complex features makes it easy for basic publishing needs
Our Rating:
License: Free (Limited features)
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) [11] | [7]
Version reviewed: n/a
Gizmos Freeware [8]
Summary:
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Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) [11] | [7]
Version reviewed: n/a
Gizmos Freeware [8]
| Our Rating: 4.5/5 |
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Easy to use; many built-in backgrounds, templates, swatches, styles and etc.; likely the best choice for everyday usage.
Not as feature rich as the competitor.
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License: Free (Limited features)
Easy to use; many built-in backgrounds, templates, swatches, styles and etc.; likely the best choice for everyday usage.
Not as feature rich as the competitor.
Read full review... [10]
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