Adobe InDesign vs Microsoft Publisher comparison

Adobe and Microsoft are both solutions in the Graphic Design Software category. Adobe is ranked #8, while Microsoft is ranked #4. Adobe holds a 3.6% mindshare in GDS, compared to Microsoft’s 11.1% mindshare.

Adobe InDesign

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Microsoft Publisher

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Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Publisher

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe InDesign

Ranking in Graphic Design Software

8th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Publisher

Ranking in Graphic Design Software

4th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Graphic Design Software category, the mindshare of Adobe InDesign is 3.6%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Publisher is 11.1%, down from 20.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Graphic Design Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Publisher	11.1%
Adobe InDesign	3.6%
Other	85.3%

Graphic Design Software

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Also Known As

InDesign

MS Publisher

Overview

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard app for publishing projects ranging from all types of print projects to digital publications that you can view on any web browser. Create print projects like stationery, printed books, brochures, annual reports, posters, and more.

Adobe

Microsoft recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of one of the company’s most popular and enduring products, the award-winning Microsoft Publisher, the Office Family application that pioneered Microsoft’s “wizards.”

Microsoft

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