Side by side
The Print Shop vs Xara Page & Layout Designer
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.
Paid Windows
The Print Shop combines publishing, photo, and layout tools with a large template and image library. Its Windows-only availability and paid licensing are important considerations for prospective users.
Visit The Print Shop Free trial Windows
Page & Layout Designer combines document creation with layout and image tools, supported by a large included content library. Its annual starting price, Windows requirement, and template limits during trial are key purchase considerations.
Visit Xara Page & Layout DesignerThe facts
| The Print Shop | Xara Page & Layout Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | The Print Shop Deluxe 8: $69.99, paid once | Page & Layout Designer 11: $89.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | printshop.com | xara.com |
| On desktop publishing software | #27 of 30 | #23 of 30 |
The Print Shop: what it does well
- Over 7,000 templates
- Over 265,000 clip-art items and photos
- PDF and HTML publishing
- Professional edition supports master pages
- Commercial-use royalty-free assets
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Requires broadband internet
- Paid one-time licenses
Xara Page & Layout Designer: what it does well
- Includes extensive templates and clipart
- Supports PDF and Word import
- Offers PDF export and color management
- Provides responsive design and prototypes
- Technical support is included
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Download-only desktop program
- Trial edits only selected templates
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