--- description: Detailed reviews on Microsoft Publisher based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Microsoft Publisher with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Microsoft Publisher Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Content Management Software](/directory/276/content-management-system-cms/software) > [Microsoft Publisher](/software/2057948/microsoft-publisher) # Microsoft Publisher Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2057948/microsoft-publisher Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2057948/microsoft-publisher?page=2) > Microsoft Publisher, available as part of Microsoft 365, is a desktop publishing software designed to help users create polished, professional layouts without the hassle. Designer features and tools let enable precise design and styling of text, pictures, borders, calendars and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 242 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 242 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **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, Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Content Publishing Options - Document Capture - Document Management Software - Document Storage - Full Text Search ## Integrations (2 total) - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word ## Category - [Content Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/276/content-management-system-cms/software) ## Related Categories - [Content Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/276/content-management-system-cms/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/284/document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It fufill all my the requirements . ----- ### "app for design of pages, magazines, etc." — 4.0/5 > **Maycol** | *May 10, 2023* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I feel that it is a very complete app for newspaper/magazine style editing work, as well as being easy to use. > > **Cons**: It is a bit expensive, as usual in office packages. > > I used it for various school work on a magazine and the production of a newspaper. It made it very easy for me to edit the pages, so I could give it the style I wanted. It is a bit complex if used "professionally", but if you understand the basics of the app you can do a lot of things. ----- ### "MS-Publisher Review" — 3.0/5 > **Caroline** | *September 1, 2024* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is very simple to use, especially for those new to graphic design. > > **Cons**: It is too simple, with limited graphic design tools. > > I used to use it when I was new to graphic design. I still use it when introducing interns to graphic design. It is really simple and easy to use if you want to layout a simple publication. ----- ### "MS Publisher for Book Covers" — 5.0/5 > **William** | *May 5, 2022* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have used Publisher for many years. Although it is constantly being improved, I have never had trouble learning the new features and it makes beautiful products (in my case, mostly Book Covers). > > **Cons**: I can't think of a single negative about this software. > > It is my go-to Book Cover creator solution. I prefer it to any of the paint programs I have used (Paint.net, Gimp, Pixel, etc.). ----- ### "Perfect News Article Editor" — 5.0/5 > **Grant** | *June 25, 2022* | Newspapers | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft Publisher makes it easy to create, organize, and write newsletters, articles or magazines. It had easy-to-use graphic tools to improve aesthetics. > > **Cons**: Publisher can be somewhat clunky, or seemed as disregarded in respect to other Microsoft 365 products. > > I use Publisher to do newsletter editing for my job. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2057948/microsoft-publisher?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2057948/microsoft-publisher) ## 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 | | ----- ## Structured Data