--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Microsoft Publisher. 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: Microsoft Publisher Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Content Management Systems](/directory/10007/content-management/software) > [Microsoft Publisher](/software/1015710/microsoft-publisher) # Microsoft Publisher Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015710/microsoft-publisher Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015710/microsoft-publisher?page=2) > Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing solution designed to help businesses generate layouts, manage content and add images. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 241 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 241 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **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, Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Content Publishing Options - Document Capture - Document Management - Document Storage - Full Text Search ## Integrations (2 total) - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word ## Category - [Content Management Systems](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/10007/content-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Content Management Systems](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/10007/content-management/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30063/document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The interface is quite intuitive and microsoft has resources to help navigate it successfully all built in\! > > **Cons**: Sadly it will be retired in October 2026 so we will have to look to transition to something else. With regards to the specific product, it doesn't work so well on for web-ready content or more advanced vectr image creation etc... but we don't really need it in the current setting. You may have to upgrade if you need something cutting edge. > > A really steady option in the microsoft suite for a range of marketing materials, easily adopted for small marketing teams ----- ### "Great software with many functions to create documents." — 5.0/5 > **Fiona** | *22 April 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's easy to use to create documents such as posters, notices, newsletters etc. The features are great and user friendly. There is help options if you are unsure how to produce something and the templates are easy to adapt. I have no issues. > > **Cons**: I believe I read that it was being discontinued which is a great shame. It's been around since I was at school so it's my go to software to use for most things. > > I have no complaints. I've been using the software for over 20 years and has always been easy to use. ----- ### "Excellent bit of publishing kit" — 5.0/5 > **Nathan** | *4 December 2024* | Wholesale | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is a simple to use bit of software for creation of posters, promotional flyers and even gift vouchers > > **Cons**: sometimes it can be a little laggy. this could be a hardware issue though. > > Overall my experience with Publisher is positive. I use it regularly to produce cover pages for catalogues, order forms, promotional materials etc. ----- ### "Very good publishing tool" — 5.0/5 > **Rod** | *2 October 2024* | Law Enforcement | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great value for money straight forward publishing software > > **Cons**: A little cumbersome to use but needs practice > > Very good software to use if little publishing knowledge ----- ### "Staple software but it is slightly outdated" — 4.0/5 > **Sannah** | *19 May 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft publisher is a good software that gives you the option to work with a few different templates to bring your ideas to life. Whether these are postcards, leaflets, posters, there is a good variety on here. > > **Cons**: It is a little outdated and there are better software's that give more creative control and editing options. > > I do believe it is a good staple software if you are purchasing Microsoft office however considering the cost, I would not go out of my way to purchase if I did not already have access. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015710/microsoft-publisher?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015710/microsoft-publisher) ## 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 | | ----- ## Structured Data