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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0free plans on this page
7 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Desktop Publishing Software 4 channels on this page · 13 of 32 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSupported platformsPDF exportEPUB exportMaster pagesPreflight toolsColor management Spec sheet Score
26 Publisher Plus Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacOSPDF exportYesEPUB exportnot statedMaster pagesnot statedPreflight toolsnot statedColor managementnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.8
27 PrintMaster 10 Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOSPDF exportYesEPUB exportnot statedMaster pagesnot statedPreflight toolsnot statedColor managementnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.7
28 The Print Shop Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindowsPDF exportYesEPUB exportnot statedMaster pagesYesPreflight toolsnot statedColor managementnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
29 Personal Henshucho Ver.17 Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindowsPDF exportYesEPUB exportnot statedMaster pagesnot statedPreflight toolsnot statedColor managementnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.5
Compare all 4 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | PDF export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Publisher Plus | 5.8 | No | Yes | — | macOS | Yes |
| 27 | PrintMaster 10 | 5.7 | No | No | — | Windows, macOS | Yes |
| 28 | The Print Shop | 5.7 | No | No | — | Windows | Yes |
| 29 | Personal Henshucho Ver.17 | 5.5 | No | No | — | Windows | Yes |