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RagTime

Paid#11 of 29 in Desktop Publishing Software

RagTime: A specialized choice for data-rich documents, with a high-cost paid model. Ranked #11 of 29 in Desktop Publishing Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for data-rich publishing with database connections.

7.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.7 / 10
Pricing
30-day trial
Best for
Data-rich publishing with database connections
Free plan
No
EPUB export
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Combines text, spreadsheets, charts, images, and drawings in one layout
- Supports CMYK, spot colors, ICC color management, and PDF/X output intent
- Connects to ODBC and FileMaker databases through extensions
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the product uses a paid licensing model
- No EPUB export is listed among its publishing formats
- Advanced database connections require extensions

Our verdict on RagTime

RagTime is a desktop publishing and business-publishing application for documents that combine text, spreadsheets, charts, images, drawings, and forms. Its frame-based layouts suit business users creating reports, price lists, forms, presentations, manuals, and other structured publications. The application runs on macOS and Windows and includes integrated word processing with footnotes, tables of contents, indexes, and multilingual spell checking. A 30-day unrestricted evaluation period is available, after which the evaluation becomes non-saving.

Its strongest distinction is the way layout and structured business content work together. Reusable master layouts support consistent page templates, while mail merge can combine variable text, tables, and images. Word import and export help with document exchange, and PDF export supports professional print workflows, including PDF/X output intent in the current change log. CMYK and spot-color separation, together with ICC color management, make RagTime more relevant to users preparing controlled print output than to casual page-design users.

RagTime also fits organizations that need database-linked publishing rather than a purely visual layout tool. ODBC and FileMaker connections are available through extensions, giving reports, forms, and other recurring documents a structured data path. The paid plans range from single-user and multi-user versions to a company license, but there is no free plan, and EPUB export is not listed. Choose RagTime when database connections, business documents, mail merge, and print control matter most; consider another desktop publishing option if you need a lower-cost entry point or digital-book export.

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RagTime pricing

Plans 30-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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RagTime fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows
PDF export	Yes
EPUB export	No
Master pages	Yes
Preflight tools	Not verified
Color management	Yes
Collaboration level	Not verified
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: ODBC, FileMaker
Pricing	30-day trial (source)
Website	ragtime.de
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

RagTime integrations

RagTime lists 2 integrations on its own site.

ODBC
FileMaker

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