The Print Shop
Desktop publishing software
Graphic design software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is The Print Shop
The Print Shop is a desktop publishing and basic graphic design application used to create printed materials such as greeting cards, flyers, banners, labels, and similar home or small-business documents. It targets consumers, educators, and small organizations that need template-driven layouts and simple photo/text editing without using professional page-layout suites. The product emphasizes guided projects, clip art/templates, and print-oriented output rather than collaborative, browser-based design workflows.
Template-driven print projects
The Print Shop focuses on common print deliverables such as cards, signs, and flyers with guided project workflows. This reduces setup time for users who prefer starting from prebuilt layouts rather than building designs from scratch. It fits occasional design needs where speed and simplicity matter more than advanced layout controls.
Accessible for non-designers
The interface and feature set are oriented toward casual users and small teams that do not have dedicated designers. Basic text handling, image placement, and simple effects cover many everyday publishing tasks. This can lower training requirements compared with more complex professional publishing tools.
Offline desktop usage
As a desktop application, it can be used without relying on a continuous internet connection. This can be useful in environments with limited connectivity or where users prefer local file storage. It also aligns with print-at-home workflows where projects are created and output from the same machine.
Limited advanced layout controls
Compared with professional desktop publishing tools, The Print Shop typically provides fewer precision layout features (for example, complex typography controls, advanced styles, and prepress-oriented settings). This can constrain teams producing brand-critical or press-ready collateral. Users may need to export and finish work in more specialized tools for complex jobs.
Weaker collaboration and sharing
Desktop-first workflows generally offer fewer real-time collaboration features than modern cloud design platforms. Sharing, versioning, and multi-user review often rely on file exchange rather than in-app commenting and co-editing. This can slow down approvals for distributed teams.
Unclear modern ecosystem depth
Compared with larger design ecosystems, The Print Shop may have a smaller library of integrations, add-ons, and automation options. This can limit connections to broader marketing workflows (asset management, brand governance, or templated production at scale). Buyers should validate current template libraries, export formats, and update cadence for their specific needs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Print Shop 23.1 Pro Publisher (Business/Pro Publisher) | $129.99 (one-time) | Full-featured professional edition for high-quality print projects; includes large template/image libraries and Business Edition option (install on up to 3 computers as noted on product page). cite |
| The Print Shop 23.1 Deluxe | $69.99 (one-time) | Core consumer/home-office edition with templates and clip art (listed on product page). Family-install variants available separately. cite |
| The Print Shop 23.1 Deluxe - Family Edition | $79.99 (one-time) | Family Edition allows installation on up to 3 computers (address-book function may be limited). cite |
| The Print Shop 23.1 Deluxe with Image Collection 2 (bundle) | $99.99 (one-time) | Deluxe + Image Collection 2 shipped together (bundle). Includes expanded offline images. cite |
| The Print Shop 23.1 Image Collection 2 (add-on) | $29.99 (one-time) | Premium image/clipart collection (370,000+ graphics) — sold as a separate add-on for 23.1. cite |
Seller details
Avanquest Software
La Garenne-Colombes, France
1984
Private
https://www.avanquest.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanquest/
