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In our 2026 comparison of Microsoft Designer and Scribus, Microsoft Designer comes out ahead overall (weighted score 95% vs 85% for Scribus). Microsoft Designer is rated 4.8/5 from 142 user reviews; Scribus is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. Microsoft Designer has a free plan; Scribus has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Microsoft Designer | Scribus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Graphic Design & UI/UX | Graphic Design & UI/UX |
| User rating | 4.8/5 (142 reviews) | 4.5/5 (4 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Listed features | 15 | 14 |
| Integrations | 3 | 3 |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Not specified |
| Ease of use | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Customer support | 4.8/5 | 5.0/5 |
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Microsoft Designer wins overall with a weighted score of 95% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 15 features.
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
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Scribus is a runner-up with a composite score of 85%.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 14 features.
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 5.0/5 stars.
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Microsoft Designer scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 10-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Microsoft Designer scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 10-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Microsoft Designer is rated 4.8/5 from 142 user reviews. Scribus is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Microsoft Designer has a free plan. Scribus has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Microsoft Designer offers a free plan; Scribus offers a free plan.
Microsoft Designer supports Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; platform support is not specified for the others.
Microsoft Designer has an ease-of-use rating of 4.8/5, Scribus has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5. Microsoft Designer is rated easier to use by reviewers.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Microsoft Designer has been an outstanding addition to our daily workflow. The intuitive interface and fast processing speed make completing tasks effortless.
Using Microsoft Designer saved our team significant time every week. Features run smoothly without lag or complicated setup steps.
Highly reliable software with excellent performance. An essential tool for professionals looking for efficiency and clean organization.
Microsoft Designer has been an outstanding addition to our daily workflow. The intuitive interface and fast processing speed make completing tasks effortless.
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