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Scribus vs CorelDRAW: catalog facts
Scribus	CorelDRAW
Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.	Paid Paid editions in several tiers, with a free trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Web
Press-ready PDF with CMYK, spot colours, ICC profiles and bleed Text frames, master pages and precise typographic control	Vector illustration, layout, photo editing and typography in one suite Editions for beginners, home businesses and professionals
The interface is dated and the workflow is not obvious Importing InDesign or QuarkXPress files is not supported	Paid software The web version is limited to subscribers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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