# Adobe InDesign vs Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 Comparison | | Adobe InDesign | Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 3,435 | 11 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Adobe InDesign Pros: - Ease of Use (43 reviews) - Layout Design (37 reviews) Cons: - Difficulty (17 reviews) - Expensive (17 reviews) ### Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 Pros: - Branding (1 reviews) - Layout Design (1 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (1 reviews) - Poor Interface Design (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Adobe InDesign | Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (3131 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (3144 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (427 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (300 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (2407 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (273 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (3089 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Adobe InDesign #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Creative Cloud Pro for teams Price: Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month Description: 20+ apps, including InDesign, and Firefly creative AI for images, video, and audio, plus exclusive business features. Key Features: - Create and publish brochures, digital magazines, eBooks, posters, and presentations with InDesign. - 20+ photo, graphic design, and video apps - Unlimited access to standard creative AI image and vector features like Generative Fill in Photoshop [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-indesign/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Desktop Publishing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Adobe InDesign** | 8.2/10 | 301 | | **Xara Page & Layout Designer 11** | 7.6/10 | 6 | #### Design | Feature | Adobe InDesign | Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | 8.4 (223 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Layout editor** | 9.1 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Publishing formats** | 9.2 (270 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | | **Saved preferences** | 8.9 (247 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Infographics** | 8.1 (202 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | | **Asset Library** | 8.2 (210 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Adobe InDesign | Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 | |---|---|---| | **Mobile Access** | 5.9 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Storage** | 7.9 (171 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Desktop Publishing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-publishing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Adobe InDesign | Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 57.9% | 100.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.1% | 0% | | **Enterprise** | 14.9% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Adobe InDesign - **Design:** 11.7% - **Graphic Design:** 11.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.1% - **Higher Education:** 5.3% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8% - **Publishing:** 2.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3% - **Computer Software:** 2.1% - **Education Management:** 2.0% - **Other:** 43.6% #### Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 - **Design:** 20.0% - **Manufacturing:** 10.0% - **Restaurants:** 10.0% - **Publishing:** 10.0% - **Printing:** 10.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.0% - **Information Services:** 10.0% - **Computer Software:** 10.0% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 10.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Adobe InDesign - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7472 reviews) - [Microsoft Publisher](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-publisher/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1004 reviews) - [QuarkXPress](https://www.g2.com/products/quarkxpress/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (304 reviews) - [Marq](https://www.g2.com/products/charles-thayne-capital-marq/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (210 reviews) - 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[Adobe Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (830 reviews) - [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews) - [Renderforest](https://www.g2.com/products/renderforest/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (446 reviews) - [QuarkXPress](https://www.g2.com/products/quarkxpress/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (304 reviews) - [Marq](https://www.g2.com/products/charles-thayne-capital-marq/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (210 reviews) - [VistaCreate](https://www.g2.com/products/vistacreate/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (171 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Adobe InDesign - Title: [What other things do use Indesign for, besides designing a catalog.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-other-things-do-use-indesign-for-besides-designing-a-catalog) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "I don't know what you've already thought of. :) Here is a selection of things we make using InDesign: * Books (design and typography) * Billboards and..." - Title: [Is InDesign part of Adobe Creative Suite?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-indesign-part-of-adobe-creative-suite) — 4 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [Is Adobe InDesign free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-adobe-indesign-free) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [Qual è il modo migliore per mantenere il mio lavoro organizzato?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-keep-my-work-organised) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I have an external hard drive that I have individual folders for each project. I do package everything together after I’m done for the day so I can pick..." - Title: [Do you have another easier version for this application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-have-another-easier-version-for-this-application) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Pages from Apple would be easier to just and still give you a similar set of features. " ### Xara Page & Layout Designer 11 No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/adobe-indesign-vs-xara-page-layout-designer-11)