VivaDesigner vs PageStream

VivaDesigner8.6Visit PageStream8.2Visit

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

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PageStream #7 in Desktop Publishing Software 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit PageStream

• VivaDesigner fits best

  Teams needing broad deployment and versioning

• PageStream fits best

  Cross-platform traditional page layout

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Side by side

Feature	VivaDesigner 8.6/10 Visit ↗	PageStream 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.2
Ranking	#5 in Desktop Publishing Software	#7 in Desktop Publishing Software
Best for	Teams needing broad deployment and versioning	Cross-platform traditional page layout
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€39/user/mo	$99.95 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features VivaDesigner 5/5 · PageStream 3/5
PDF export	✓	✓
EPUB export	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Master pages	✓	✓
Preflight tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Color management	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web browser	Windows, Macintosh OS X, Linux, Amiga
Collaboration level	Versioning	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Works across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux Exports PDF and EPUB with preflight and color management Supports notes and visual change tracking for collaboration	Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux Strong typography, color, trapping, and print-production controls Organizes long documents with chapters and reusable master pages
Cons	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	No verified integrations are listed Preflight is not included The Professional edition costs $149.95 one time
Our verdict	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 →	PageStream is a desktop publishing and page-layout application for creating newsletters, brochures, invitations, business cards, documentation, books, and other designed documents. It is aimed at beginners producing everyday publications… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• PageStream — where it wins

  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Strong typography, color, trapping, and print-production controls
  • Organizes long documents with chapters and reusable master pages

  Where it doesn't

  • No verified integrations are listed
  • Preflight is not included
  • The Professional edition costs $149.95 one time

• VivaDesigner8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

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

  Visit VivaDesignerFull verdict →
• PageStream8.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A cross-platform layout tool with strong typography and long-document controls.

  Visit PageStreamFull verdict →