--- description: Detailed reviews on Adobe InDesign based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Adobe InDesign with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Adobe InDesign Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/1315/graphic-design/software) > [Adobe InDesign](/software/2055718/adobe-indesign) # Adobe InDesign Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2055718/adobe-indesign Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2055718/adobe-indesign?page=2) > Adobe InDesign is a layout design and desktop publishing software designed to help businesses and creative individuals create graphic designs with typography from various foundries and imagery from Adobe Stock. The platform lets teams create and publish digital magazines, books, eBooks, interactive PDFs, posters, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 344 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 344 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$20.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 3D Digital Asset Management - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Import/Export - Content Library - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Custom Brushes - Custom Fonts - Customizable Templates - Data Storage Management - Design Management - Design Templates - Drag & Drop Editor - Image Editing - Interactive Content - Layout & Design - Magazines - Multi-Language - Newsletters ## Integrations (4 total) - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Photoshop ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1315/graphic-design/software) ## Related Categories - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1315/graphic-design/software) - [Publishing and Subscriptions Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/162/publishing/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.getapp.ca/software/125055/adobe-creative-cloud) — 4.7/5 (7345 reviews) 2. [Canva](https://www.getapp.ca/software/107441/canva) — 4.7/5 (13449 reviews) 3. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2046867/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2469 reviews) 4. [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.getapp.ca/software/125043/gimp) — 4.4/5 (3500 reviews) 5. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.getapp.ca/software/103501/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8658 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Adobe InDesign: An industry standard, for so many reasons" — 5.0/5 > **Justin** | *June 29, 2022* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I primarily use this product for page layout. From brochures to booklets to single page flyers. I've even started using it recently to create vector art. This latter use case shows how InDesign has evolved over the years to further integrate with other Adobe products. InDesign is also very user friendly and allows me to seamlessly make edits to documents on the fly and turn around new drafts for clients within minutes. > > **Cons**: This is not so much an InDesign-specific issue. Rather, an Adobe products issue. I continue to struggle with the fact that Adobe organizes tools, filters, etc. differently between each of the primary programs (Illustrator; InDesign; Photoshop). It makes sense that each software has its own unique tool set. But for the tools where there is apples-to-apples crossover, it would be helpful if they could be found within the same navigation dropdown. > > I literally couldn't function as a business owner without it. Even the 'cons' I listed are not critical. I often start and end my projects in InDesign, even if Photoshop and Illustrator are a part of the process. Highly recommended for those looking for an industry best practice\! ----- ### "A great tool for experienced designers to create beautiful, highly custom print or digital documents" — 4.0/5 > **Cushi** | *March 8, 2022* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that this program easily integrates with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator making importing of files exceptionally easy, even if the file is currently open in one of those other programs. I also love the simplicity of the drag and drop editor, the various views that show guides or print preview while working, the comprehensive keyboard shortcuts, and the straight forward PDF export process. I'd highly recommend this program to designers, but if you are a solopreneur without design experience looking for a graphic design solution that you can utilize yourself, I'd suggest Canva as the learning curve is less steep > > **Cons**: I am completely frustrated that there is no way to allow the color picker to work like Photoshop's. Also, the color swatches should work as simply and easily as they do in Photoshop as well. Instead they are complex and not the least bit intuitive. > > Generally, I enjoy working with this software. it allows me to work between Photoshop and Illustrator while using it in a seamless way, which is essential for my workflow when designing. It's feature rich and has more than everything you'd need to create exceptional designs for things such as: portfolios, information packages, pitch decks, business cards, and more. ----- ### "You cannot upload anything" — 1.0/5 > **NORMAN** | *July 27, 2024* | Graphic Design Software | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing > > **Cons**: I have been trying to upload a pdf book to InDesign for weeks, unsuccessfully. > > Terrible. It doesn't work. Again, no matter what file I try to upload to InDesign, it will take it. ----- ### "Essential item in any designer's toolkit" — 5.0/5 > **Bevan** | *May 25, 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Indesign is a bit of a 'jack-of-all-trades'. You can create anything from print to digital and social. There are so many features to use, and more are always being added. It is an essential item in any designer's toolkit. > > **Cons**: InDesign does require training to use - study a lot of videos online, or better yet, if you know someone who uses it, get them to give you a run-through. Also, without the right settings for your use case, you will not produce things to the best quality for your project. > > InDesign is my trusty workhorse in the design space - particularly for print design it is essential. ----- ### "Easy styles and grids for professional printed materials." — 5.0/5 > **Christopher** | *March 16, 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy-to-use design software for setting up booklets, 48 sheets and any other printed material. Great for setting up grid systems, and also styles for text and paragraphs. It works well with all the other adobe software and makes designing print easy and stress free. > > **Cons**: Some of the design features from illustrator would be useful to be able to use in indesign. I think the rounded corners option should be easier to access and the way it is in illustrator would make it better. > > I use Indesign daily and I think it is great for designing any print material. Using styles for text and paragraphs, means you can work fast and make edits to full documents quickly and easily. The grid layouts means you can keep everything aligned properly and keep your looking profesional. ----- Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2055718/adobe-indesign?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2055718/adobe-indesign) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | ----- ## Structured Data