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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (88.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$699.00 1 Perpetual License With One-Time Purchase
Free
QuarkXPress
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 plansRenderforest
Star Rating
(443)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that QuarkXPress offers a robust layout editor with a score of 8.2, but reviewers mention that its templates are lacking, scoring only 6.9. In contrast, Renderforest shines with a template score of 9.4, making it easier for users to create visually appealing content quickly.
- Reviewers mention that QuarkXPress has a solid content creation tool score of 8.6, but users on G2 highlight that Renderforest's content curation capabilities, scoring 9.0, provide a more streamlined experience for managing and organizing content.
- Users say that QuarkXPress has a decent ease of use rating at 8.0, but many reviewers report that Renderforest excels in this area with a score of 9.5, making it more accessible for beginners and non-designers.
- G2 users highlight that QuarkXPress has a quality of support rating of 7.9, which some find lacking, while Renderforest impresses with a score of 9.6, indicating a more responsive and helpful customer support experience.
- Reviewers mention that QuarkXPress has a good auto-save feature with a score of 9.3, but users report that Renderforest's collaborative editorial calendars and scheduling content features are more advanced, enhancing team productivity.
- Users on G2 say that while QuarkXPress has a strong publishing format score of 8.8, Renderforest's multi-format resizer and video content creation tools, scoring lower in some areas, still provide a more versatile approach to content distribution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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.
Renderforest
Forever Free
Free
Start growing your business by creating HD720 videos, branding, presentations, and graphics.
- HD videos with Renderforest watermark
- 3 mins video duration
- 10 min text-to-speech
Free Trial
QuarkXPress
Free Trial is available
Renderforest
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
229
9.1
331
Ease of Use
8.0
233
9.4
334
Ease of Setup
8.6
46
9.4
111
Ease of Admin
8.3
45
9.6
98
Quality of Support
7.9
190
9.6
315
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
41
9.4
98
Product Direction (% positive)
6.0
223
9.3
313
Features by Category
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
9.2
51
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.3
41
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.8
43
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Design
7.1
20
9.4
12
8.3
26
8.8
12
8.8
28
8.8
12
8.8
29
8.8
11
7.5
20
9.5
10
7.9
21
9.7
12
Platform Additional Functionality
4.6
8
8.6
11
8.1
9
8.8
13
Editing
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.6
42
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
36
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Publishing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social Media
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
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
Agentic AI - 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.2
17
Not enough data
6.6
17
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
7.4
17
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.1
17
Not enough data
6.8
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.0
17
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
6.7
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.9
17
Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.1
17
Not enough data
7.2
17
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizations
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
15
Growth
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
14
Content
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
7.9
12
Support
Not enough data
9.6
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
QuarkXPress and Renderforest are categorized as Desktop Publishing
Unique Categories
QuarkXPress is categorized as Content Creation
Renderforest is categorized as Apparel Design, Website Builder, Animation, Video Editing, Presentation, and Video Content Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuarkXPress
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Renderforest
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
Graphic Design
21.2%
Design
12.6%
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Printing
6.8%
Publishing
6.5%
Other
41.0%
Marketing and Advertising
11.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Music
5.6%
Entertainment
4.2%
Animation
4.0%
Other
68.6%
Discussions
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
Can I built a similar website to Renderforest for myself?
3 Comments
AS
dont understand that Question!Read more
Good morning! I have 2 questions: One about a company water mark and a second about font
2 Comments
FM
all the l dont have anything to worry about with the water markRead more
Is there a way to move around logo and tagline in video? Change placement?
2 Comments
TK
The logo will be in fixed position as in each animation. It can not move or tilt or making any custom movement. About the tagline, you can change it with...Read more
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