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Adobe InDesign

🇺🇸US Company

by Adobe Inc.

Adobe InDesign is a professional desktop publishing software developed by Adobe Inc., based in the United States. It is designed for creating a wide range of print and digital media, including brochures, magazines, books, and interactive PDFs. InDesign offers robust layout and design tools that enable users to produce polished and visually appealing documents. Key features include advanced typography, precise layout adjustments, and seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications. The software is particularly beneficial for graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishers who require sophisticated design capabilities. Adobe InDesign operates under a subscription-based pricing model, providing access to regular updates and cloud storage. Users should be aware that data associated with Adobe InDesign is stored in the United States and is subject to US data laws, including the CLOUD Act and FISA 702.

EU Alternatives to Adobe InDesign

2 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

Affinity Suite logo

by Affinity Suite

UK-based professional creative suite including Photo, Designer, and Publisher as one-time purchase alternatives to Adobe.

GDPR CompliantEU-Based
paidMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • One-time purchase of Affinity Suite costs around $54.99 vs. Adobe's $20.99/month.
  • Affinity Suite offers cross-platform support for Windows and macOS.
  • Affinity Publisher supports advanced typography similar to InDesign.

Consider

  • InDesign's integration with Adobe Creative Cloud is unmatched.
  • Affinity lacks some advanced interactive PDF features present in InDesign.
Linearity Curve logo

by Linearity Curve

German design tool for creating vector graphics, illustrations, and animations with intuitive interface.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedEU-hosted
freemiumMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • GDPR compliance ensures data protection for EU users.
  • Vector design allows for scalable graphics without quality loss.
  • Collaboration features enable real-time teamwork on projects.

Consider

  • Limited typography tools compared to InDesign's advanced features.
  • Migration may require reformatting existing InDesign files.

Why switch from Adobe InDesign?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other Design & Creative Tools you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.