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QuarkXPress vs Vellum
Both stand on desktop publishing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2
QuarkXPress combines page layout, typography and equation tools with a range of print and digital output formats. Its trial restricts key output actions, and AI tools require an eligible license with active maintenance and support.
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Free plan Mac
Vellum offers book-specific layout and preview tools for ebook and print editions, with a free download for exploring before purchase. Its Mac-only requirement and separate one-time purchase plans are important to weigh.
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| QuarkXPress | Vellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Vellum Ebooks: $199.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | quark.com | vellum.pub |
| On desktop publishing software | #19 of 30 | #15 of 30 |
QuarkXPress: what it does well
- Exports to print, PDF, HTML5, web and other formats.
- Includes LaTeX and MathML equation support.
- Lists IDML import and export.
- Offers variable-font controls for weight, width and slant.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- The seven-day trial restricts saving, printing and exporting.
- Each license includes one activation.
- Annual subscription starts at $18/user/mo (annual).
Vellum: what it does well
- Creates ebooks for major listed stores
- Paperback and hardcover output with Vellum Press
- DOCX import from Word, Scrivener, and Pages
- Free download supports previewing without a time limit
- Updates are free
What to know first
- Runs only on Mac
- Requires macOS 13 or newer
- Publishing files requires a purchase
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