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Pixelmator Pro vs QuarkXPress

Pixelmator Pro logo

Pixelmator Pro

Software

Professional image editing for Mac

From
$49.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
QuarkXPress logo

QuarkXPress

Software

The original desktop publishing software for print and digital design

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pixelmator Pro macOS only - no Windows, iPad, or mobile support; QuarkXPress quarky AI assistant and AI font pairing require a subscription license or a perpetual license with an active maintenance and support contract from v21.1 onward

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pixelmator Pro and QuarkXPress actually diverge.

Attributes where Pixelmator Pro and QuarkXPress differ
AttributePixelmator ProQuarkXPress
Starting price$49.99/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
PlatformsmacOSWeb
Founded2007Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Pixelmator Pro

  • ML-powered editing
  • Non-destructive editing
  • RAW support
  • Layer styles
  • Color adjustments
  • Photos app
  • iCloud
  • Apple Silicon optimization

Only in QuarkXPress

Nothing recorded that Pixelmator Pro does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Pixelmator Pro

  • Photo editingnot QuarkXPress
  • Graphic designnot QuarkXPress
  • Digital artnot QuarkXPress
  • Image retouchingnot QuarkXPress

QuarkXPress

No use cases recorded yet. See the QuarkXPress review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pixelmator Pro

  • macOS only - no Windows, iPad, or mobile support
  • Less comprehensive feature set compared to Photoshop
  • Smaller community and fewer third-party plugins than Photoshop
  • Less suitable for professional print workflows compared to industry standards

QuarkXPress

  • Quarky AI assistant and AI font pairing require a subscription license or a perpetual license with an active maintenance and support contract from v21.1 onward

Pricing, plan by plan

Pixelmator Pro

$49.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Pixelmator Pro review.

QuarkXPress

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the QuarkXPress review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pixelmator Pro if

  • You need ml-powered editing.
  • You work on macOS.
  • You also want non-destructive editing.
Pixelmator Pro review

Choose QuarkXPress if

Nothing in the data separates QuarkXPress from Pixelmator Pro on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

QuarkXPress review

Questions people ask

Is Pixelmator Pro or QuarkXPress better?
Neither clearly leads. Pixelmator Pro starts at $49.99/one-time and QuarkXPress at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pixelmator Pro or QuarkXPress?
Pixelmator Pro starts at $49.99/one-time and QuarkXPress at On request.
Does Pixelmator Pro or QuarkXPress run on more platforms?
Pixelmator Pro runs on macOS. QuarkXPress runs on Web.
What is Pixelmator Pro best used for?
Pixelmator Pro is most often used for photo editing, graphic design, digital art, image retouching. Of those, photo editing and graphic design are not what QuarkXPress is typically brought in for.
What can Pixelmator Pro do that QuarkXPress cannot?
Pixelmator Pro covers ML-powered editing, Non-destructive editing, RAW support, Layer styles.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pixelmator Pro: Does Pixelmator Pro work offline?

Yes. Pixelmator Pro is a standalone macOS application that works entirely offline with no subscription or cloud connectivity required.

Source
Pixelmator Pro: What is the price for Pixelmator Pro?

Pixelmator Pro costs $49.99 as a one-time purchase with perpetual license, not a subscription.

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Pixelmator Pro: Does Pixelmator Pro support AI-powered editing?

Yes. Pixelmator Pro includes ML-powered features like automatic background removal, smart color adjustments, and ML-based auto-enhancement of photos.

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