No. 16 of 29 ·Desktop Publishing Software

PageStream

Name: PageStream
Price: 99.95 USD

Windows · Mac · Linux

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PageStream is ranked #16 of 29 in desktop publishing software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

PageStream plans and pricing

All plans

PageStream5.1 $99.95 once full standard edition · platform choice pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026

PageStream5.1 Pro $149.95 once full Professional edition · platform choice pagestream.org · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on desktop publishing software

Free plan: No
Supported platforms: Windows, Macintosh OS X, Linux, Amiga
PDF export: Yes
Master pages: Yes
Color management: Yes

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The record

Product type: PageStream is a creative desktop publishing and page layout program.
Design scope: It supports designs ranging from business cards and postage stamps to encyclopedias and billboards.
Core workflow: Users can mix text, images and drawings and interactively design pages as they will appear in the final product.
Audience: The maker says professionals use PageStream for typography, drawing, color output and scripts, while beginners use it for newsletters, cards and banners.
Drawing tools: PageStream includes shape and path tools for geometric shapes, irregular polygons and sketches.
Graphic import: It can import pictures, drawings and EPS illustrations created with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, GIMP and Nova Design ImageFX.
Bitmap limitation: PageStream cannot create bitmapped pictures or EPS illustrations internally, but it can export or print to bitmap or EPS files for later import.
Version 5 features: PageStream 5 adds text and object transparency, picture alpha-channel transparency, definable printer marks, path editing tools and bitmap-picture output.
Pro features: PageStream Professional includes TextFX, Borders 1 and 2, Gary's Effects, Paper Direct templates and Home & Office forms.
Pro PDF support: Professional users can place a specified PDF page onto a PageStream page like an EPS graphic.
Downloads: Official demos are listed for Linux, Macintosh OS X, MorphOS, Windows 32-bit and Windows 64-bit.
Language support: The download page lists translation, language-module, hyphenation-exception and spelling-dictionary support across many languages.
Support: Free support includes an internet mailing list, private email support, FAQs and free updates.
System requirements: The documentation states that PageStream 5.0 for Windows requires Windows 95 or later or NT 4.0 or later through Vista and Windows 7, with 60MB of disk space.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Desktop Publishing Software in 2026#16 of 29

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Sources

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