PageStream vs. QuarkXPress

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PageStream
Score 0.0 out of 10
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PageStream (formerly Publishing Partner) is an open source desktop publishing application developed by GrasshopperLLC.N/A
QuarkXPress
Score 10.0 out of 10
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QuarkXPress from Quark Software headquartered in Denver introduces modern responsive web design with Flex Layouts, reimagined Tables, and productivity-boosting design features.N/A
Pricing
PageStreamQuarkXPress
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PageStreamQuarkXPress
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
PageStreamQuarkXPress
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Small Businesses
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Score 9.7 out of 10
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Medium-sized Companies
Adobe InDesign
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Score 8.9 out of 10
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
PageStreamQuarkXPress
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User Testimonials
PageStreamQuarkXPress
Likelihood to Recommend
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If you are looking for a great design solution that does not break the bank then QuarkXPress is the way to go. We use Quark not only due to the low cost but, the customer support is amazing and every year you get a new release with updates that you never knew you needed. Quark's development team takes on suggestions and often will implement some of them if the need is great enough. I cannot express the saving of time and money enough when it comes to using QuarkXPress.
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Pros
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  • Excellent project conversion into PDFs and digital formats.
  • Incredibly user friendly and intuitive to use.
  • Works seamlessly with our Adobe Suite of programs.
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Cons
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  • Currently does not have a way to open really old archived QuarkXPress files.
  • Text manipulation could be expanded upon (ie be able to warp or distort text).
  • Be able to output files in InDesign format.
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Usability
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This is an industry standard. It is intuitive and pretty simple. I have been using it for 40 years and by no means do I use its potential, rather it does just what I want it to do.
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Alternatives Considered
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QuarkXPress has more user-friendly features compared to Adobe InDesign where we can set up the page layout for any sort of medium. We can compress the pdf size here as per the requirement. Also, we can export pdf in a quicker manner by choosing it as a default output format.
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Return on Investment
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  • We've been able to design modern print materials.
  • Easy to convert projects from other formats.
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ScreenShots

QuarkXPress Screenshots

Screenshot of macOS Sequoia CompatibilityScreenshot of AI-Powered Text Editing with Quarky AIScreenshot of AI-Powered Font PairingScreenshot of Easily Ideate and Apply Colors with New Colors TabScreenshot of Create Multiple Font CollectionsScreenshot of Import and Manage Markdown Language