Microsoft Publisher
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Desktop Publishing
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Layout Design
- Versatility
- Template Availability
- Intuitive
- Visual Appeal
Cons
- Export Issues
- Slow Performance
- Poor Usability
- Limited Editing
- Design Limitations
- Limited Options
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 47.6% |
| Mid-Market | 25.8% |
| Enterprise | 26.6% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 2 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1 | 2.0 |
| 2026 Q1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 8 | 3.8 |
| 2026 Q3 | 4 | 3.8 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Simple, User-Friendly Design with Great Pre-Built Templates
“It has a very simple and user-friendly interface. The pre-built templates make it very easy to design brochures, flyers, and certificates quickly.”
A reliable workhorse for quick print layouts, though it feels a bit abandoned
“The absolute best thing about Publisher is how straightforward and unpretentious it is. Unlike heavy professional design software like Adobe InDesign, which has a massive learning curve, Publisher lets you jump right in and start laying out a brochure, newsletter, or flyer in min”
Simple and Reliable for Everyday Desktop Publishing
“What I like most about Microsoft Publisher is how easy it is to create professional-looking brochures, flyers, newsletters, invitations, and other print materials without needing advanced design skills. The drag-and-drop layout tools, templates, text formatting, and precise objec”