--- description: Review of Microsoft Publisher Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft Publisher | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/722/document-management/software) > [Microsoft Publisher](/software/399474/microsoft-publisher) # Microsoft Publisher Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/399474/microsoft-publisher Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/399474/microsoft-publisher?page=2) > Microsoft Publisher, part of Microsoft 365, is a set of tools for creating professional-looking documents, newsletters and marketing materials. The software lets design unique, specialized materials for any purpose and share them with others in the way that suits best suits their audience. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 237 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 237 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Content Publishing Options - Document Capture - Document Management - Document Storage - Full Text Search ## Integrations (2 total) - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word ## Category - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4543/cms/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Confluence](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/430492/confluence) — 4.5/5 (3680 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Better Options Available--Especially Since Publisher is Being Discontinued" — 3.0/5 > **Ann** | *26 March 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am familiar with the tools and capabilities of the program and many standard forms I use were created in Publisher. > > **Cons**: At this point, I can easily do anything--and much, much more--I could do in Publisher in Canva for less cost. > > It's a little frustrating that I will have to recreate forms I have used for decades because MS Publisher is being discontinued in October 2026. ----- ### "Great Entry Level" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *24 June 2022* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use Tons of templates "some" tweaking > > **Cons**: Not powerful Relys on Clipart vs creating art from scratch > > If you want a universal app as an individual or small company with little to no desktop publishing experience, you'll be delighted with this app. If you want to take it to a professional level, this is too limited. ----- ### "Try it first" — 2.0/5 > **Freyxa** | *2 June 2025* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has a single drag and drop sign to, and it’s really useful for creating visual content, it can be also there for producing printable materials for in person sessions > > **Cons**: It’s really limited on the collaboration features and it’s not ideal for teens working on the same dock, it’s also only PC, Mac users are excludeD > > Is useful for creating printed training materials, but it feels updated for modern on boarding practices ----- ### "Publisher is great, compatibility isn't" — 4.0/5 > **Cooper** | *6 February 2025* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: There is plenty of customization features and a few useful templates. I typically just see Publisher as a more customizable version of Microsoft Word. > > **Cons**: There is no Mac version of Publisher\! For a half MacOS and half Windows staff, this makes it so difficult to transfer files from one another. We normally just create the files on a Windows computer then export them as a PDF for those who don't have Macs, but this completely removes editing capabilities. > > Publisher is a great software, but the compatibility on Macs is lacking which really makes the usability hurt\! ----- ### "Staple software but it is slightly outdated" — 4.0/5 > **Sannah** | *19 May 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft publisher is a good software that gives you the option to work with a few different templates to bring your ideas to life. Whether these are postcards, leaflets, posters, there is a good variety on here. > > **Cons**: It is a little outdated and there are better software's that give more creative control and editing options. > > I do believe it is a good staple software if you are purchasing Microsoft office however considering the cost, I would not go out of my way to purchase if I did not already have access. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/399474/microsoft-publisher?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/399474/microsoft-publisher) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data