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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Affinity Publisher

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAffinity Publisher replaces the former PagePlus desktop publishing application, from Serif Europe headquartered in Nottingham.

    $24.99

    Unsplash for Brands

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AUnsplash is an online community hosted by the company of the same name in Montreal, featuring photos and images that are available free. Unsplash for Business is a solution that puts content in the hands of people and add context by sharing visuals with their audiences.N/A
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    Affinity Publisher
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    Serif Europe Ltd.
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    User Ratings
    Affinity PublisherUnsplash for Brands
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    8.0
    (11 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    7.0
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    Usability
    8.0
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    8.0
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    Support Rating
    8.6
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    User Testimonials
    Affinity PublisherUnsplash for Brands
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Serif Europe Ltd.
    If you are looking to get started using a publishing / creation application, Affinity Publisher is the one to go for. With a quick learning curve on all the basic functions, you'll be flying in no time. And then there is a whole heap of great features to get into as you become more comfortable with the software. The only down side is if clients are using Adobe programs, there are sometimes problems working with imported layers, but this is minor compared to the ease of use and features.
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    Unsplash
    I love that I can get real-time and trending content made available on current events. When writing 5-7 articles a day, a good image to support the context of the writing really drives the message home to the reader. Unsplash offers an easy way to search for images that I can use to boot visual engagement, images that are from the field and that resonate with the audience.
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    Pros
    Serif Europe Ltd.
    • Supports just about any format you'll need for your project.
    • The variety of templates makes startign projects simple.
    • The program is just really powerful and fairly priced.
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    Unsplash
    • Unsplash consists of a great selection and good variety stock photos.
    • Unsplash offers curated collections.
    • Unsplash offers great advertising options to creators.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Serif Europe Ltd.
    • Menu differences can be an impediment to new users from other softwares
    • Some functions are not in places I would expect
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    Unsplash
    • Would like to see more variety for commonly searched images
    • Indications if you've used the images before on the site and when (dates, challenges)
    • Information on the photographer/creator
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Serif Europe Ltd.
    No answers on this topic
    Unsplash
    I need to learn a little more about the product and its capabilities before I give a higher review. However, the availability of image trending is far superior to Getty or Getty Enterprise.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Serif Europe Ltd.
    It offers a user-friendly interface and powerful design tools that make creating high-quality graphics and layouts straightforward. However, some features can feel complex, especially for new users, which may require a bit of a learning curve. The integration between desktop and iPad is excellent, but improving compatibility with other popular software could enhance collaboration and efficiency even further. Overall, it’s a robust tool that balances functionality and ease of use quite well.
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    Unsplash
    I think the usability is awesome. The UX and simplicity is great and allows you to quicky find a suitable image. Compared to, for example Shutterstock, it's way more accessible. The added collection feature is also nice, since they are relevant for the time of year. The quick filters on the top are useful as well. And the download is always fast.
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    Support Rating
    Serif Europe Ltd.
    Our team typically uses other online resources instead of contacting developers/manufacturers for support. That being said, there is a forum and a growing, vibrant community of users available to answer questions and "make the switch." A simple "whatever function we used to use in Adobe InDesign," followed by "Affinity," usually gets us on the right track to an answer. YouTube and their forums are our team's go-to sources for help.
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    Unsplash
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    Alternatives Considered
    Serif Europe Ltd.
    Affinity Publisher is a more cost effective way to achieve the same goals as InDesign and Quark. I'm sure there are various differences that Affinity may lack, however we have yet to run into one that our business has needed, or even recognized. It has completely replaced any desktop publishing for our organization without issue.
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    Unsplash
    I would say that Unsplash for Brands is a lower-end budget and easier option for projects. Again, if you need something very specific - whether it's in industry, pose, subject, or environment, then you'll likely want something a bit more expensive with a larger library available. That being said, we've been able to tackle a number of projects with Unsplash for Brands.
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    Return on Investment
    Serif Europe Ltd.
    • I wish we could push it out to all staff but we can't quite afford the cost.
    • Amount of features can be overwhelming for first time users and take more time.
    • This program will save time once employees figure it out.
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    Unsplash
    • Excellent for using photos for content creation, keeps things fresh yet still on brand for our program's needs
    • Ease of use, directly implemented in the program to directly find an image without needing to leave the site
    • Perfect since it's free!
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