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    Adobe InDesign

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AAdobe InDesign supports creating digital and print documents such as flyers, stationary, posters, and other types of media, with rich graphics, images, and more. Adobe InDesign is available standalone or as part of the Adobe Creative Suite collection of media management and creation products.

    $31.49

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    Adobe InDesign
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    $31.49
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    $239.88 ($19.99)
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    Adobe InDesign
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Adobe InDesign
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Adobe InDesign has so many more features and capabilities when compared to Canva.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    InDesign is better than Power Point and Libre Office because of the freedom to match and layout different types of file. In addition the management of the files on the layout and of the output quality has no comparison. Comparing to AutoCAD InDesign is more suited for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Canva is a valuable design tool for simple applications, such as creating a social media banner, flyer, or leaflet, particularly for those with no prior design experience. Its use of templates and straightforward tools to add pictures and text makes it a good choice for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Adobe InDesign is a more cohesive program with stronger features and control. It is best used for more indepth presentations and publications. I use it primarily because it allows for more creative and personalized layouts which is useful for showcasing the work I present to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    InDesign's real benefit is it's integration with the other Adobe products, allowing you to work fairly seamlessly with multiple types of design file on a project. The creative cloud allows you to store and use assets quickly and efficiently on multiple projects and really …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Adobe InDesign may have a steep learning curve and advanced interface, but the functionality it provides is more advanced that Publisher.

    I used Publisher briefly for some brochures and flyers, and it is a good software for simple, quick solutions that do not require a lot of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    We use both in our company. Adobe InDesign for those more carefully considered, important design jobs. Canva for throwaway design jobs like flyers, newsletters, etc.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    These mentioned softwares are great but also limiting. I like working on Adobe Illustrator but it's not meant to create page layouts while working on multiple pages.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Adobe InDesign is definitely better structured and perfectly organised. I am a huge supporter of creativity in the communication field, yet I believe in the importance of balance and design. Adobe InDesign proves to be stronger than its competitors because it leaves room for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    I've only ever used Quark but not for years. But InDesign is a much better product.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Quark used to be used much more. Adobe InDesign is now the preferred layout software for publishers. Canva is not as robust and does not have the same functionality.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    I have used proprietary composition web applications at other publishers, and I have used Quark (which is less powerful/feature-rich) and LaTeX (which is great for what it does but is not right for all projects). I prefer InDesign for its universality. It can be used on just …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    So basically, we just use Word Docs, generated PDFs from them, and combined them all into the reader. We decided to move to InDesign, because we were working with a graphic designer and it made a lot more sense to have an entire rebrand that read and felt differently. InDesign …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress are great but also very limiting. I personally love illustrator but it's not meant to create page layouts when working on multiple pages and I'm used to working with QuarkXPress because of printers in the past but a majority of the printers …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    I'm biased because Adobe InDesign is my favorite, I think that might be somewhat related to the ease of working with text, which I enjoy. I also just enjoy the ease of use of the software compared to other Adobe Creative Suite softwares. Adobe InDesign seems to be the easiest …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    We can use AI to make catalog or sellsheets too, but it can not compete with [Adobe] InDesign, AI is useful for single page stuff, but it's a bit heavy while carries more pages and more links. While we are doing some artworks, we prefer to use AI, but once it has few more …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    We use Adobe PhotoShop in tandem with Adobe InDesign when processing or manipulating images. It's the gold standard for working with images and getting everything just right. There is no other product on the market I can think of that compares with Adobe PhotoShop and if …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Microsoft products do not match the aesthetic tools that [Adobe] InDesign offers, cannot support the customizable options available for export, and do not produce documents with as high a degree of accessibility. That said, they do have their place in collaboration in a team- …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    The other software I listed are not specifically made for layout. Maybe the closest option is Photoshop. I personally find Photoshop more intended for image editing than layout creating. In the architectural field, it is not unheard of for students or practitioners to use …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    I have previously used Quark Xpress, but as Adobe InDesign became the leader for professional designers, I transitioned to [Adobe] InDesign. I find Adobe InDesign a lot easier to work with. I have tried Affinity Publisher, but I have not [gotten] very far with trying it out. I …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Adobe InDesign is a much different platform for document creation and publishing compared to Adobe PhotoShop. With Photoshop your goal is to start with or create an image and make all modifications and adjustments within that program. InDesign takes those finished images and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Adobe InDesign is much more intuitive to use, and is set up better for beautiful design presentations.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    Adobe InDesign allows for quicker, simpler, and more powerful manipulation of images and text. Photoshop, granted is not for text editing, has weak text tools. Illustrator, granted is not for pixel-based image editing, can be weak for combining text and images in one file. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    InDesign is the layout monopoly, although in a pinch I've used Photoshop and PowerPoint, which, if you have a good digital printer, will work just fine.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe InDesign
    InDesign is much more user friendly and is compatible with other Adobe products. InDesign is more versatile and more widely used. Compatibility with other designers, agencies, and promo companies makes work and collaboration easier.
    Incentivized
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Adobe InDesign
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (101 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    7.5
    (11 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (64 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe InDesign
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    Adobe InDesign is very well-suited to creating professional-looking page designs. If you want a newspaper or magazine to have attractive pages that go beyond simple templates, InDesign is the best option out there, to my knowledge. It's less suited to scenarios where people without page design skills are responsible for creating pages, as it requires some training and skills to use effectively.
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • Customization - With Adobe InDesign, as well as many other applications in the Adobe Creative Suite, I can fully customize my workspaces and save different workspaces. This makes it easy to navigate through my project and have the panels and tools I need easily accessible and configured based on my project needs.
    • Styles - Adobe InDesign has character styles, object styles, and tables styles. This speeds up my workflows and allows me to easily apply the same format across multiple elements. This is super helpful, especially when working with length documents.
    • File compatibility - I can easily export my files into so many different file types.
    • The Book feature - This feature is really helpful when creating books or very long documents with multiple sections.
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • Not naturally a WYSIWYG display (this is an option, and doesn't always work as intended)
    • Moving images and photos around while holding an additional key
    • Layers or objects are not easily clickable behind other objects.
    • Adobe InDesign does require some fair system resources to work smoothly
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    I've had great experiences with the product and plan to continue to use it. It has been my go-to product for designing and creating materials. I have had great luck with it and have been able to create all of the needed marketing materials that have been requested for our company.
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    Usability
    Adobe
    If you know what you are doing it is an amazingly granular and powerful application. You can control pretty much any aspect of the design and layout of your documents and make changes globally and rapidly. But, if you don't know what you are doing...you will be staring at your screen in bewilderment for a long time. You can learn it, but be ready for a hefty time investment.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Adobe
    I've needed Adobe InDesign team very little which is a bonus in and of itself.
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    Performance
    Adobe
    One of the advantages of Adobe InDesign is it is faster and less glitchy than Microsoft Word.
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    Support Rating
    Adobe
    Adobe support is ok but not great. Chat support often doesn't initially understand the question at-hand and it takes awhile to get to the right agent. Phone support has long wait times, and though I've had more luck there, it does take quite a time investment if you are looking for help. However, Adobe does have some online learning solutions available as well as a knowledgebase for frequently asked questions. If you're looking to learn how to use the platform, there are lots of resources which can typically be found in a few Google searches. If you have a technical issue with the system, that's going to be a bit more of a time investment as far as getting a tech's assistance to resolve the problem.
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    In-Person Training
    Adobe
    Attending Adobe MAX each year is extremely valuable.
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    Online Training
    Adobe
    The online training works well and is not wholly necessary as it is user-friendly and you can learn by doing.
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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    Implementation was smooth and easy.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    Microsoft products do not match the aesthetic tools that [Adobe] InDesign offers, cannot support the customizable options available for export, and do not produce documents with as high a degree of accessibility. That said, they do have their place in collaboration in a team- I'd consider Office to be the first step and [Adobe] InDesign to be the final product.
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    Scalability
    Adobe
    Working in a cloud environment makes it easy to scale and share resources.
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • A great ROI for time in my small architectural practice, [especially] when a design has been updated and a report needs to be submitted. We can be submitting many reports that all look similar, clean and beautiful. We just save as the file and replace the images with more updated images. This way the client finds it easy to navigate updated reports, as many as they can be.
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