No. 62 of 150 ·Graphic Design Software

QuarkXPress

Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

QuarkXPress is ranked #62 of 150 in graphic design software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

QuarkXPress plans and pricing

All plans

Prepaid Annual Subscription Not published prepaid annually; renews automatically Use rights, upgrades, updates and technical support while active quark.com · 29 Sept 2026

Perpetual License Not published upfront; includes one year of maintenance and support One activation; may run on several machines, one at a time quark.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on graphic design software

Free plan: No
Presentation design: No
Desktop app: Yes
Mobile app: No

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The record

Purpose: QuarkXPress is desktop publishing and page layout software for creating print and digital designs.
Publishing formats: The product supports exporting to multiple print and digital formats.
Typography: Variable Fonts controls include weight, width, and slant adjustments.
Equations: Built-in LaTeX and MathML support lets users edit mathematical equations for print and digital formats.
AI tools: Quarky can generate text, suggest titles, summarize, paraphrase, correct grammar, and translate text; AI tools require a subscription or perpetual license with active maintenance and support.
Fonts and color: The product page lists over 1,500 Google fonts and full Pantone Color Libraries.
IDML: The product page describes IDML import and export support.
Trial limits: The trial lasts seven days and restricts saving, printing, and exporting.
License activations: Each perpetual or subscription license includes one activation, and the software may run on several machines provided it runs on only one at a time.
Supported systems: QuarkXPress 2026 lists macOS 14, 15, and 26 and 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 as supported systems.
Mac requirements: The listed Mac minimums include a dual-core or faster CPU, 8 GB RAM available to QuarkXPress, and 11 GB installation space.
Support: The annual subscription includes technical support while active, and new perpetual licenses include 12 months of maintenance and support.
Security information: Quark's Security Center provides documentation about its information security management system, infrastructure, policies, procedures, service levels, and data processing.
Intended users: Quark describes QuarkXPress as software for creative professionals producing print and digital content, including brochures, books, magazines, and newspapers.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Graphic Design Software in 2026#62 of 150
Best Desktop Publishing Software in 2026#7 of 29
Best Help Authoring Tools in 2026#9 of 27
Best Sales Content Management Software in 2026#9 of 26

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Sources

quark.com/products/quarkxpress· checked 29 Sept 2026
quark.com/documentation/quarkxpress/2025/english/· checked 29 Sept 2026
quark.com/shop· checked 29 Sept 2026
quark.com/documentation/quarkxpress/2026/english/· checked 29 Sept 2026
security.quark.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
quark.com/about/careers· checked 29 Sept 2026
quark.com/products/quark-publishing-platform· checked 28 Sept 2026