The industry standard for page layout and typesetting. While its 'Master Pages' and 'Data Merge' features are unmatched for long-form books and complex magazines, its subscription cost remains a barrier for independent publishers.

A veteran desktop publishing suite now featuring 'Quarky AI' for text generation and font pairing. In late 2025, it excels in long-form document automation and STEM publishing with built-in LaTeX support. While its performance is superior to cloud-based tools, its steep price and complex interface lead smaller agencies toward Affinity or Marq.