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Swift Publisher vs Xara Designer Pro+: catalog facts
Swift Publisher	Xara Designer Pro+
Paid One-time purchase of $19.99 with a free trial; Extras Pack costs $9.99.	Paid Paid software with a free trial download.
macOS	Windows
Over 500 print templates included Large bundled clipart collection	Vector drawing, photo editing and page layout in one program No-code website design built in
Mac only for now Aimed at simple print layouts rather than professional prepress work	Paid software after the trial Proprietary files and workflow tied to one vendor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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