# Microsoft Publisher vs Scribus Comparison | | Microsoft Publisher | Scribus | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,001 | 27 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (88.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Microsoft Publisher Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Layout Design (3 reviews) Cons: - Design Limitations (1 reviews) - Export Issues (1 reviews) ### Scribus Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Editing (1 reviews) Cons: - App Instability (1 reviews) - Compatibility Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Microsoft Publisher | Scribus | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (894 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (902 reviews) | 7.8 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (640 reviews) | 7.9 (16 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (886 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Microsoft Publisher #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Scribus #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Desktop Publishing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Publisher** | 8.4/10 | 85 | | **Scribus** | 8.8/10 | 8 | #### Design | Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Scribus | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Layout editor** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Publishing formats** | 8.7 (71 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | | **Saved preferences** | 8.8 (71 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Infographics** | 8.2 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Asset Library** | 8.0 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Microsoft Publisher | Scribus | |---|---|---| | **Mobile Access** | 7.0 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Storage** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Desktop Publishing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-publishing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Microsoft Publisher | Scribus | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 47.3% | 88.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.1% | 3.8% | | **Enterprise** | 26.6% | 7.7% | ### By Industry #### Microsoft Publisher - **Higher Education:** 9.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.5% - **Education Management:** 5.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.3% - **Religious Institutions:** 3.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9% - **Design:** 2.9% - **Government Administration:** 2.7% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.5% - **Other:** 57.9% #### Scribus - **Architecture & Planning:** 11.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.5% - **Design:** 7.7% - **Higher Education:** 7.7% - **Religious Institutions:** 7.7% - **Writing and Editing:** 7.7% - **Public Safety:** 3.8% - **Photography:** 3.8% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8% - **Newspapers:** 3.8% - **Other:** 30.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Microsoft Publisher - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7184 reviews) - [Adobe InDesign](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-indesign/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3412 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) - [Affinity Publisher](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-publisher/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (72 reviews) - [The Print Shop](https://www.g2.com/products/the-print-shop/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (28 reviews) - [iStudio Publisher](https://www.g2.com/products/istudio-publisher/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Swift Publisher](https://www.g2.com/products/swift-publisher/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews) - [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1044 reviews) - [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3609 reviews) ### Alternatives to Scribus - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7184 reviews) - [Adobe InDesign](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-indesign/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3412 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) - [Affinity Publisher](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-publisher/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (72 reviews) - [iStudio Publisher](https://www.g2.com/products/istudio-publisher/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1044 reviews) - [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3609 reviews) - [The Print Shop](https://www.g2.com/products/the-print-shop/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (28 reviews) - [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (479 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Microsoft Publisher - Title: [What is the best way to design a business card using Microsoft Publisher?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-design-a-business-card-using-microsoft-publisher) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "If you have some of those perforated business cards by Avery, try downloading a template made for your paper and customize that. Otherwise, you will..." - Title: [How do you download new new templates to use on publisher?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13361-how-do-you-download-new-new-templates-to-use-on-publisher) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "There is not a specific update or download for adding templates to Publisher, all new content is managed by an ondemand system. With internet access,..." - Title: [What is Microsoft Publisher used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-publisher-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is a desktop publishing application used for creating and designing various publications, like newsletters. It provides tools for layout customization,..." - Title: [What type of software is Microsoft Publisher?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-type-of-software-is-microsoft-publisher) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Design" - Title: [What other functionality did you find useful in the app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-other-functionality-did-you-find-useful-in-the-app) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "The diversity of formulas that you can make and mix" ### Scribus No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-publisher-vs-scribus)