Best Desktop Publishing Software in 2026
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29 desktop publishing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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7 Oct 2026last checked
Desktop Publishing Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 0 of the 4 on this page can be tried for free.
- 26 Print Artist Platinum 27
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 27 PrintMaster 10
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 28 The Print Shop
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 29 Personal Henshucho Ver.17
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 4 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | PDF export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Print Artist Platinum 27 | 5.6 | No | No | — | Windows, macOS | Yes |
| 27 | PrintMaster 10 | 5.5 | No | No | — | Windows, macOS | Yes |
| 28 | The Print Shop | 5.5 | No | No | — | Windows | Yes |
| 29 | Personal Henshucho Ver.17 | 5.4 | No | No | — | Windows | Yes |