| Feature | PageMaker 7.0.1 | Adobe InDesign 2026 | Scribus (Free) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Basic DTP, legacy files | Professional publishing | Open-source DTP | | Portable Available | Yes (3rd party) | No | Yes (Unofficial) | | PDF Export | Basic (Distiller required) | Advanced (ISO standards) | Good | | Font Handling | Outdated (PostScript Type 1 only) | Modern (OpenType Variable) | Modern | | Learning Curve | Low | High | Medium | | Modern OS Support | Via compatibility mode only | Native | Native |
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