Calamus SL vs QuarkXPress
Calamus SL
calamus.netQuarkXPress
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| Figure | Calamus SL | QuarkXPress |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Desktop Publishing Software | 8.1 (#9) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Support | The maker provides manuals, a support area, a forum, and a bug report link. | The annual subscription includes technical support while active, and new perpetual licenses include 12 months of maintenance and support. |
| Typography | The maker describes micro and macro typographical functions and an integrated text editor called EDDIE. | Variable Fonts controls include weight, width, and slant adjustments. |
Plans
Calamus SL
- Calamus LE 2015 (lite edition)€50, paid once
- Calamus SL 2015 (Release 4)€199, paid once
- Calamus SLC 2015 Complete Edition (Release 4)€999, paid once
QuarkXPress
- Perpetual LicensePrice not published
- Prepaid Annual SubscriptionPrice not published
In their own words
QuarkXPress
QuarkXPress is desktop publishing and page layout software for creating print and digital designs. It exports to multiple formats, including print, PDF, HTML5, web, XML, tablet, and mobile apps. Variable Fonts controls adjust weight, width, and slant, while built-in LaTeX and MathML support lets users edit equations for print and digital output. The product lists IDML import and export, more than 1,500 Google fonts, and full Pantone Color Libraries. Quarky can generate text, suggest titles, summarize, paraphrase, correct grammar, and translate, but AI tools require a subscription or perpetual license with active maintenance and support. The seven-day trial restricts saving, printing, and exporting. Supported systems for QuarkXPress 2026 include macOS 14, 15, and 26, plus 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. Annual subscriptions include technical support while active; new perpetual licenses include 12 months of maintenance and support. The annual subscription starts at $18/user/mo (annual).