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iCalamus vs Scribus

iCalamus

lemkesoft.de

Scribus

scribus.net

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Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trial——
Open source—Yes
Windows—Yes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
API—Yes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published02
Spec score · Desktop Publishing Software5.9 (#30)8.4 (#7)

Plans

iCalamus

No plans published.

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Scribus

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iCalamus

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Scribus

Scribus is free, open-source desktop publishing software for professional page layout. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with downloads for each platform. Its print workflow supports press-ready output, color separations, CMYK and spot colors, ICC color management, and PDF creation. Scribus also includes illustration tools and a template library. The Windows directory lists 32-bit and 64-bit installers; macOS downloads include Intel and arm64 DMG files; Linux provides an x86_64 AppImage and source archives. The project listing names advanced end users, education, and desktop users as intended audiences. It identifies C++ and Python as programming languages and Qt as a user interface. The release directory includes detached signature files for source archives and Windows packages. Files in the 1.6.4 directory are dated April 20, 2025. Scribus is listed at free. No named third-party integrations are identified, and support options could not be confirmed.

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