Affinity vs VivaDesigner

Affinity9.4Visit VivaDesigner8.6Visit

Higher score Affinity #1 in Desktop Publishing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Affinity

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VivaDesigner #5 in Desktop Publishing Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit VivaDesigner

• Affinity fits best

  Broad publishing without a subscription

• VivaDesigner fits best

  Teams needing broad deployment and versioning

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Side by side

Feature	Affinity 9.4/10 Visit ↗	VivaDesigner 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Desktop Publishing Software	#5 in Desktop Publishing Software
Best for	Broad publishing without a subscription	Teams needing broad deployment and versioning
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	€39/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Affinity 0/5 · VivaDesigner 5/5
PDF export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
EPUB export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Master pages	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Preflight tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Color management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web browser
Collaboration level	Not checked yet	Versioning
Our review
Pros	Combines vector, pixel editing, and page layout in one workspace Supports print preflight, CMYK, spot colors, bleed, and data merge Free for individuals on Windows and macOS with Canva export	Works across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux Exports PDF and EPUB with preflight and color management Supports notes and visual change tracking for collaboration
Cons	Requires a Canva account for individual access No mobile app is currently available Team collaboration runs through Canva export rather than the desktop app	The SaaS/IaaS plan costs €299 per month on annual billing Additional web users cost €39 per month each Free Edition Plus becomes limited after its trial
Our verdict	Affinity brings vector design, pixel-based photo editing, and page layout into one desktop application. It suits individuals who need to create illustrations, logos, edited images, typography, multi-page documents, or print-ready materials… Read the review →	VivaDesigner is a desktop, web-based, and server publishing application for creating books, brochures, flyers, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, business cards, resumes, and other layout documents. It is aimed at designers, publishers,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Affinity — where it wins

  • Combines vector, pixel editing, and page layout in one workspace
  • Supports print preflight, CMYK, spot colors, bleed, and data merge
  • Free for individuals on Windows and macOS with Canva export

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a Canva account for individual access
  • No mobile app is currently available
  • Team collaboration runs through Canva export rather than the desktop app

• VivaDesigner — where it wins

  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Exports PDF and EPUB with preflight and color management
  • Supports notes and visual change tracking for collaboration

  Where it doesn't

  • The SaaS/IaaS plan costs €299 per month on annual billing
  • Additional web users cost €39 per month each
  • Free Edition Plus becomes limited after its trial

• Affinity9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad desktop publishing suite for design, editing, layout, and print output without a subscription.

  Visit AffinityFull verdict →
• VivaDesigner8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad publishing suite for teams that need cross-platform layout and versioning.

  Visit VivaDesignerFull verdict →