What Tablif read on Korva's site
Korva describes itself as: “Korva - Microsoft Publisher Alternative for .pub Files Skip to content”
- Price model: One-time · free tier
- Free tier: Free up to a limit
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: Microsoft Publisher
What it is
Calls itself “desktop publisher”.
- Calls itself: desktop publisher
“A full desktop publisher, not a viewer.”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to Microsoft Publisher. Rules out “CMYK separations for offset prepress”. Publishes a comparison page.
- Alternative to: Microsoft Publisher
- Says it will not: CMYK separations for offset prepress
“Korva is the Microsoft Publisher alternative for Mac, Windows & Linux.”
“It doesn’t yet produce CMYK separations for offset prepress.”
What it costs
One-time purchase. A free tier up to a usage limit. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $49.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Free plan: free up to a limit
- Price: $49
“Pro is a one-time $49.”
“$49 · once Pro licence. Never a subscription.”
Who it sells to
Available in 6 languages.
- Languages: 6 languages
“Deutsch”
“EN Language English ✓”
How it runs
A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- API: no
“Korva is the Microsoft Publisher alternative for Mac, Windows & Linux.”
“The importer, the editor and the PDF export all run on your own computer, so your documents never leave your machine.”
What it works with
Names Affinity Publisher, Canva and 4 more on its pages.
- Names: Affinity Publisher · Canva · Linux · +3
“Affinity Publisher”
“Canva”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.
- Trial asks for: nothing
“…no account, nothing uploaded.”
“Guides -> https://korva.korsund.com/blog/”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 29 Sept 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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