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Compare Canva and QuarkXPress 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$699.00 1 Perpetual License With One-Time Purchase
Canva
Star Rating
(6,618)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansQuarkXPress
Star Rating
(303)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$699.00 1 Perpetual License With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Canva excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface that allows even non-designers to create visually appealing content quickly. One user mentioned, "I wasn't a designer and didn't really understand how things worked, but starting with a blank canvas, I could quickly and easily create something."
- Users say that QuarkXPress offers advanced features for professional publishing, particularly praising its tools for creating magazines and booklets. A reviewer noted, "The best part of QuarkXPress is the tools and paragraph layout for building a magazine or booklet," showcasing its strength in detailed layout design.
- Reviewers mention that Canva's extensive library of templates and design elements makes it a go-to tool for presentations and social media graphics. One user stated, "Canva has got a huge range of templates, fonts, icons etc. So it is my go-to tool anytime I’ve got to make a presentation," reflecting its versatility for everyday users.
- According to verified reviews, QuarkXPress is recognized for its clear user interface, which helps users focus on their creative work without distractions. A user remarked, "For me, one of the greatest strengths of QuarkXPress is the clear user interface," indicating that it can be beneficial for those who prioritize a streamlined workspace.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Canva's support resources, including stepwise PDFs for initial setup, contribute to a smooth onboarding experience. A user appreciated the ease of setup, saying, "There's a lot of help available," which is particularly advantageous for beginners.
- Users express concerns about QuarkXPress's higher entry-level price, which may deter small businesses or individual users. With a price point of $699, it contrasts sharply with Canva's free offering, making Canva a more accessible option for those on a budget.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canva
Canva Free
Free
Everything you need to start designing
- Easy drag-and-drop editor
- 1M+ professionally-designed templates
- 1000+ design types (social posts, presentations and more)
QuarkXPress
Perpetual License
$699.00
1 Perpetual License With One-Time Purchase
- QuarkXPress is available as a perpetual license for those who prefer this traditional licensing model. You will own the license for this version of the software indefinitely but without upgrades, updates and technical support.
Free Trial
Canva
Free Trial is available
QuarkXPress
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
4,944
8.1
229
Ease of Use
9.4
4,997
8.0
233
Ease of Setup
9.6
1,592
8.6
46
Ease of Admin
9.4
860
8.3
45
Quality of Support
8.8
3,664
7.9
190
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
790
8.2
41
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
4,835
6.0
223
Features by Category
Reports
8.8
435
Not enough data
8.9
432
Not enough data
9.1
506
Not enough data
8.7
419
Not enough data
9.1
462
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.8
435
Not enough data
8.9
432
Not enough data
9.1
506
Not enough data
8.7
419
Not enough data
9.1
462
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
390
Not enough data
8.7
390
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
207
Not enough data
8.3
202
Not enough data
Visualization
9.2
462
Not enough data
8.9
392
Not enough data
9.1
424
Not enough data
9.1
465
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
380
Not enough data
9.0
422
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
468
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
468
Not enough data
Data Updates
8.7
398
Not enough data
9.0
453
Not enough data
8.6
387
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Template Creation
9.5
2507
Not enough data
8.6
2483
Not enough data
9.3
2515
Not enough data
9.1
2409
Not enough data
Design & Editing
8.9
2448
Not enough data
8.9
2498
Not enough data
8.9
2414
Not enough data
Ad Management
8.8
1741
Not enough data
9.1
2227
Not enough data
8.5
1499
Not enough data
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Grammar
8.6
64
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
Formatting
7.7
62
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
7.8
58
Not enough data
Content
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
Product Type
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.0
54
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
9.3
67
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.1
63
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
Integrations
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
Software Offering
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.5
51
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.1
339
Not enough data
9.1
334
Not enough data
9.5
336
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
319
Not enough data
9.2
345
Not enough data
9.0
329
Not enough data
9.3
328
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.5
307
Not enough data
8.5
309
Not enough data
8.7
307
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
288
Not enough data
7.6
288
Not enough data
7.2
281
Not enough data
7.6
279
Not enough data
6.9
274
Not enough data
7.2
275
Not enough data
7.6
281
Not enough data
Design
9.5
502
7.1
20
9.2
500
8.3
26
9.2
491
8.8
28
9.2
495
8.8
29
9.0
481
7.5
20
9.2
483
7.9
21
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
441
4.6
8
9.2
483
8.1
9
Performance Tracking
8.8
660
Not enough data
8.7
619
Not enough data
9.2
682
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
701
Not enough data
8.8
635
Not enough data
9.0
666
Not enough data
8.9
637
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
8.6
121
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
7.8
114
Not enough data
8.0
108
Not enough data
Search
8.0
111
Not enough data
7.6
91
Not enough data
7.0
92
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
Permissions
7.4
90
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
114
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
9.3
116
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Brand Asset Management
7.0
83
Not enough data
7.2
83
Not enough data
7.4
82
Not enough data
7.5
82
Not enough data
7.2
82
Not enough data
7.2
83
Not enough data
Image Generation
8.6
218
Not enough data
8.3
225
Not enough data
9.0
212
Not enough data
8.7
208
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
Advanced Functionality
8.7
209
Not enough data
8.0
207
Not enough data
8.1
203
Not enough data
9.1
216
Not enough data
Model
8.3
207
Not enough data
8.8
206
Not enough data
8.6
198
Not enough data
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
9.2
16
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
8.5
10
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
469
Not enough data
Publishing
8.4
476
Not enough data
Social Media
8.6
486
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
492
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
462
Not enough data
7.4
439
Not enough data
7.3
450
Not enough data
7.2
455
Not enough data
6.7
447
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.3
283
Not enough data
7.4
281
Not enough data
7.4
279
Not enough data
7.6
284
Not enough data
7.4
280
Not enough data
7.4
281
Not enough data
7.6
282
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
625
Not enough data
7.2
532
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.9
261
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.2
98
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
7.8
100
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.2
99
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.4
95
Not enough data
Logistics - Print Fulfillment
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Print Fulfillment Services
7.8
40
Not enough data
Customization - Print Fulfillment
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.8
290
Not enough data
7.5
271
Not enough data
8.3
292
Not enough data
8.9
294
Not enough data
8.3
284
Not enough data
8.3
268
Not enough data
7.5
264
Not enough data
7.8
288
Not enough data
8.6
280
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
7.7
263
Not enough data
7.9
274
Not enough data
9.0
282
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
7.6
260
Not enough data
7.5
256
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
8.0
274
Not enough data
8.2
278
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.5
271
Not enough data
8.5
273
Not enough data
8.1
268
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
8.7
278
Not enough data
8.6
276
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
7.8
170
Not enough data
7.8
168
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
9.3
420
Not enough data
8.8
418
Not enough data
8.9
412
Not enough data
9.2
422
Not enough data
9.0
414
Not enough data
9.1
420
Not enough data
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.5
142
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
Customizations
9.4
74
Not enough data
9.5
70
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
Growth
7.4
63
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
Content
7.5
65
Not enough data
7.9
63
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
7.4
61
Not enough data
Support
8.5
61
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canva and QuarkXPress are categorized as Content Creation and Desktop Publishing
Unique Categories
Canva is categorized as AI Content Creation Platforms, Logo Design Tools, Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, AI Image Generators, Design Systems, AI Writing Assistant, Display Ad Design, Photo Editing, Data Visualization, Print Fulfillment Services, Brand Asset Management, Collaborative Whiteboard, Presentation, and Website Builder
QuarkXPress has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuarkXPress
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
65.2%
Graphic Design
21.2%
Design
12.6%
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Printing
6.8%
Publishing
6.5%
Other
41.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can you use Canva designs for commercial purposes?
24 Comments
HD
Definitely you can use canva design for commercial purpose. But you have to make sure which branding and all using under design have no copyright issue and...Read more
What is included in Canva Pro?
18 Comments
PD
you can access premium features like Background remover,more templates,transparent image.
Read more
How do I curve text in Canva?
15 Comments
JT
Hi,
I have been using Canva for over a year now and I don't think they have a feature yet that allows you to create curved text. The most you can do is...Read more
Does anyone still use QuarkXPress?
5 Comments
JR
Yes. Those of us who first understood non-computerized typesetting (hot lead poured into molds) and then the early days of offset printing appreciate that in...Read more
I upgraded to Big Sur only to find that Quark was not compatible.
2 Comments
MT
The then current version was running on Big Sur. As with any software, they only guarantee it compatible with OS versions released at the time the software...Read more
What is the best way to generate professional ebooks from QuarkXpress?
1 Comment
AB
Hi Ira, Can you please elaborate on your question? Well You can definitely create professional ebooks using QuarkXPress as it allows you to create both...Read more
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