--- 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**: Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese - **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. ----- ### "A fully comprehensive programme" — 5.0/5 > **Hannah** | *9 January 2026* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Quark Xpress is a fully comprehensive piece of software used by industry professionals. It offers good value for businesses and has great customer service if you need any king of help. > > **Cons**: Learning the new features after an update can take time but tutorials are available online. There’s always something new to learn\! > > I use it daily for my work in graphics and print. I rarely have issues and it handles complex projects. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Great for book design" — 4.0/5 > **Annabel** | *3 September 2025* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: I’ve always used it, it’s what I know. It’s great for book design. The index feature is useful and saves time. > > **Cons**: Having to pay every year. That’s new. I’m sure last year I could run the 2023 version without upgrading. > > I’ve alway used it right from the begging in the 80s. 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