Item: Affinity Publisher
Rating: 10
Author: John Bergmann, MSM

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Assemble page layouts for signage, manuals, ads, other published materials. Large manuals are of particular significance as the file handling of attachments allows the users to port the working file around the network.

Pros and Cons

Master page templates
File and resource handling
Compatibility with other software files

Menu differences can be an impediment to new users from other softwares
Some functions are not in places I would expect

Most Important Features

Price
Inter-functionality with the other Affinity programs
Generally simple to use and figure out
Good training materials and references

Return on Investment

Concern over support as versions are released

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Publisher

Only useful on the Windows platform. Perhaps it is just fine, but the plug-in style function of the Affinity photo and designer attached to Publisher makes the Affinity solution more robust. The Microsoft product is also attached to a subscription platform, where the Serif offering is single-purchase.

Key Insights

Do you think Affinity Publisher delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Affinity Publisher's feature set?

Yes

Did Affinity Publisher live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Affinity Publisher go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Affinity Publisher again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Odoo, Microsoft Teams, Adobe PhotoShop

Likelihood to Recommend

For the price and function, this suite should be the go-to for organizations large and small. Serif has executed a competent product [that] can replace the function of the Adobe systems for most users at a fraction of the cost. The knowledge base, particularly the video side, is incredibly useful and complete.

Affinity Publisher is a worthwhile tool no matter the budget

Overall Satisfaction with Affinity Publisher