Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Description
This is the most flexible data publishing solution available for creating catalogs, price lists, directories, or any other publication that relies on data from a spreadsheet or database.
You can manage your catalog content with completely customizable tables and fields (attributes). You can publish the data in many ways: as a catalog, price list or directory; as an XML or Excel spreadsheet; as a csv file or tab-delimited file; PDF or Microsoft Word document; and update another database like MySql or SqlServer.
You can design any number or formats of publishing formats. You can create catalogs or price lists from the same data or include different data for different markets, customers, or territories. You can include as many pictures as you like. You can set up rules to decide what to include and what to omit.
All languages supported, including Arabic, Chinese Japanese, Korean, Russian, and others.
Description
DesignCraft is an open-source application designed for page layout and publishing, catering to the needs of designers, publishers, and anyone involved in creating multi-page documents. It features an array of tools such as spreads, parent pages, and various types of frames for text and graphics, as well as capabilities for threaded narratives, column arrangements, paragraph and character styles, color palettes, and text wrapping, all aimed at facilitating editorial and print-focused designs. Additionally, the application offers advanced typography functionalities, including paragraph composition, hyphenation, optical margin adjustments, and baseline grid management. Users have the ability to work with a native documented file format, and they can easily import or export IDML files, as well as export images in PNG format. DesignCraft is accessible as a native desktop application compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, and it also provides a WebAssembly version for online use. For those who prefer automation, the application supports command-line workflows, a JSON control channel, and an MCP server for executing scripted or agent-driven document tasks. Notably, DesignCraft is entirely free and operates under either MIT or Apache-2.0 licenses, making it a valuable resource for creatives. As it continues to evolve, users can look forward to new features and enhancements in future updates.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Adobe Acrobat
Yes
Adobe InDesign
Yes
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Microsoft Word
Yes
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
No
Integrations
Adobe Acrobat
No
Adobe InDesign
No
Microsoft Excel
No
Microsoft Word
No
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Yes
Pricing Details
£595 one-time purchase
Contact us for multi-user pricing.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$0
Free and open source, dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0. No subscription.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Stylux Software
Founded
1991
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.catbase.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
ArtCraft
Website
getartcraft.com/apps/designcraft
Product Features
Catalog Management
Catalog Creation
Yes
Content Library
Yes
Content Management
Yes
Cross Selling Functionality
No
Custom Product Attributes
Yes
Customizable Catalogs
Yes
Desktop Publishing
Yes
Pricing Management
Yes
Product Comparison
Yes
Search
Yes
Desktop Publishing
For Newspapers / Magazines
Yes
For Printing
Yes
For eBooks
No
HTML Import / Export
No
Handles Database Formats
Yes
Image Editing
No
Multiple Editing Layers
No
Object Snapping / Grouping
No
PDF Export / Import
Yes
Templates
No
Product Features
Desktop Publishing
For Newspapers / Magazines
No
For Printing
No
For eBooks
No
HTML Import / Export
No
Handles Database Formats
No
Image Editing
No
Multiple Editing Layers
No
Object Snapping / Grouping
No
PDF Export / Import
No
Templates
No