--- title: "QuarkXPress Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about QuarkXPress pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/178598/QuarkXPress/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # QuarkXPress Pricing - Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 from [201 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178598/QuarkXPress/reviews/) - Starting at $109.00 per year - Free trial: Available - Free version: Not available - Credit card required: No --- ## How much does QuarkXPress cost? QuarkXPress has **6 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $109 per user per year**. ### Prepaid Annual Subscription - Price: $279.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Year #### Prepaid Annual Subscription plan includes: - Bookmarks - Digital Publishing - Graphics & Illustrations - Indesign Shortcuts - License Management Console - Page Layout - Photo Editing - Royalty-Free Stock Image Library ### Perpetual License - Price: $699.00 ### Student & Faculty Annual Subscription - Price: $109.00 - Billing: Per User, Per Year ### Charity & Nonprofit License - Price: $199.00 - Billing: Flat Rate ### Government Perpetual License with 1 year Maintenance - Price: $559.00 ### Government Subscription License - Price: $207.00 --- ## Is QuarkXPress worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 3.9 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 72% AI summary based on 23 value-for-money rating reviews: Some reviewers find QuarkXPress to be a good value for money due to its non-subscription model, which they appreciate compared to Adobe's subscription-based pricing. They feel that the perpetual license offers long-term savings and makes the software more attractive. However, some users say the software can be pricey, especially for the one-time cost. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.3 - Customer service: 4.0 - Features: 4.3 - Ease of deployment: 4.3 - Likelihood to recommend: 68% Based on 201 total QuarkXPress reviews. --- ## How does QuarkXPress compare to other alternatives? QuarkXPress starts at $109 per user per year. Explore how its pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. QuarkXPress pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | QuarkXPress — 4.4 out of 5 ([201 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178598/QuarkXPress/reviews/)) | 6 plans | $109.00 /user/yr | Not available | Available | 3.9 | | [Flipsnack](https://www.capterra.com/p/176854/Flipsnack/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([310 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/176854/Flipsnack/reviews/)) | 6 plans | $35.00 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.2 | | [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) — 4.7 out of 5 ([13,413 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $10.00 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.6 | | [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) — 4.8 out of 5 ([2,466 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $19.99 | Not available | Available | 4.3 | | [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([3,498 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews/)) | 1 plan | Not available | Available | Not available | 4.8 | --- ## What reviewers say about QuarkXPress' pricing ### What they like - **QuarkXPress to be a good value for money due to its non-subscription model** Which they appreciate compared to Adobe's subscription-based pricing. They feel that the perpetual license offers long-term savings and makes the software more attractive. - **The price-performance ratio is excellent** With some saying the software's capabilities justify the cost. Some users report that older versions of QuarkXPress can be a great value for money, and they appreciate the fast performance and ease of use. ### What holds them back - **The software can be pricey** Especially for the one-time cost. They find the licensing details between perpetual and subscription models confusing and mention that the upgrade cycle is frequent and expensive. - **The software is overpriced compared to Adobe InDesign and suggest that the cost of the subscription is too high** They also indicate that updates can be costly, and the overall pricing model could be improved. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "Quality of layout, smart function, price low" Reviewer: Roberto S. Role: boss * * * 3 out of 5 stars > "Very expensive compared to competitors." Reviewer: Olivier V. Role: Polyvalent [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178598/QuarkXPress/reviews/)