--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of QuarkXPress. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: QuarkXPress Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) > [QuarkXPress](/software/178598/quarkxpress) # QuarkXPress Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/178598/quarkxpress Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/178598/quarkxpress?page=2) > QuarkXPress is powerful desktop publishing and page layout software. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 201 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses QuarkXPress? Content design and desktop publishing software. QuarkXPress has plans for individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, charities, government plus teachers and students. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 201 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Quark Software - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £279.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 7-day free trial. Pricing plans start at £362/year. Discounts available for Education/Non Profit. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 207 more ## Features - Content Import/Export - Custom Fonts - Image Editing - Layout & Design ## Integrations (1 total) - Quark Publishing Platform ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) ## Related Categories - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/20020/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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We used to KNOW all the quick keys for efficient working. I want to design my layouts, not have layers of unnecessary click-clicks and menu pull-downs to do what was once more straightforward. - 2. The CONSTANT "updates" are absolutely off-putting and NAGWARE to the point I had to find a way to disable the updater. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Sometimes multiple times per day this thing is auto-launching and driving you nuts. 3. Subscriptions are overpriced (as is with all software these days). You used to buy a version - it was yours. Features dictated whether you upgraded or not. Now, it's just an endless cycle of "upgrades" and fees. - 4. The registration is OVERKILL. Constant checks (via said updater) and seems like the purchase is through a third-party, while you can't launch the software without a user-password login. (Haven't tried but wonder what happens if you're offline in an airport, trying to work). 5. I don't ever want a notification from Quark, or any other work software. Ever. > > I have been using Quark since the very first versions. It remains the gold-standard in my book for those who actually learned graphics - points - picas - actual type design -- not just making stuff with software. It remains superior to the even-more bloatware of Adobe. That said, Quark has itself become bloated and has rearranged the menus and such - causing us to have to constantly re-learn how to do things that were once more straightforward. Despite the ways of the roving herds — I don't want to sit and give myself carpal tunnel click-clicking drop down menus when the old-style command-shift-F (e.g.) and a few tab keys to enter a value works with half the effort. At this stage, I am investigating whether all that re-learning would be better applied toward one of the freeware/open source options, which achieve essentially the same goals, but with a learning curve, put the user back in a driver's seat (albeit less attractive GUI) as opposed to navigating all these noisy interfaces. I \*wish\* Quark came with 2 modes: basic - for those who aren't trained graphics people and want to just make 'stuff' with software; and Pro - where the whole thing launches in a scaled-back mode, reinstating the quick keys and dialog-boxes, and is paired way down on all these menus and popups and tabbed toolbars. ----- ### "The Quark XPress Experiance" — 5.0/5 > **Robin** | *15 December 2025* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Quark is the most important document production software that exists. Using it makes the production of documents have the correct style and presentation that shows that a professional job has been achieved. It has the ability to move pages around which no other software is able to do , this means that if a page is in the wrong place then it is so easy to move it, plus having a list showing all the pages means it is possible to keep track on the overal size of the document. > > **Cons**: The new 2025 Version layout has been made more complicated to find the various features that are need to produce a document, previous access to facilities was far easier to find and use. > > I have used Quark for the past forty plus years for all my document production needs and it the very best to use when creating documents. ----- ### "QuarkXpess User Friendy" — 5.0/5 > **mick** | *15 December 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use and tasks made simple whatever the workload. Have created numerous projects and the conversion to .pdf for print is perfect. > > **Cons**: Conversion of eps files sometime does not convert totally when I import from Adobe software and convert to line but if I leave as original I have no problems. > > Having used this gem since its inception it's always my first choice graphics package. The upgrades always add value and productivity enhancements to an already great package. I intend to use QuarkXpress for the forseable future on all my projects. ----- ### "Simple DTP software with High Quality outputs" — 5.0/5 > **Tom** | *15 December 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Simple to use and set up. Progressive updates each quarter which keep the software relevant for the ever changing digital landscape. > > **Cons**: I generally love the software, however it would be great to have a interactive database to hints and tips. > > I have used quark for many years. The software has kept its core focus over the years. whilst adding useful features that enhance the user experience. Allowing me to do most of company branding and marketing from one piece of software. This offers value for money for the company. When ever I have had issues the customer support team have got managed to fixed these and get me up and running quickly. ----- ### "Malc's QuarkXpress Review" — 5.0/5 > **Malcolm** | *15 December 2025* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Never too many changes after an upgrade\! It's always software which has adapted to new technology. Customer Support is first class\!\! > > **Cons**: The updated "Table" workings re not as intuitive in my opinion. A few instances of crashes after using Font Styles within Tables. > > Has always been a brilliant product. I've been using QuarkXpress since 1980s and is STILL the best choice for producing professional documents. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/178598/quarkxpress?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/178598/quarkxpress) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data