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Laidout

laidout.org·Infrastructure

Laidout is an open-source desktop publishing and experimental vector graphics application, primarily for Linux but also available on other platforms. It offers advanced imposition, bookbinding, and layout tools, and can be used via both GUI and CLI, making it suitable for designers and publishers seeking open-source alternatives.

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Overview

5 features

In the Design & Creative space, Laidout takes a focused approach. It focuses on creating complex desktop publishing layouts and vector graphics with open-source tools. Laidout is an open-source project aimed at designers and publishers using Linux and open-source platforms. The project is open source (Open Source). The product ships for the command line, Linux, macOS, and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Laidout Maintainers. Among its 5 catalogued features are desktop publishing, vector graphics tools, and imposition features.

  • ✓Desktop publishing
  • ✓Vector graphics tools
  • ✓Imposition features
  • ✓Bookbinding support
  • ✓CLI access

Tags

desktop-publishingvector-graphicsopen-source

AI capabilities

Weights: Open

Built with & integrations

Runs on
CLILinuxmacOSWindowsSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

LicenseOpen Source
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Open Source✓ Free tier✓ GitHub

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJun 30, 2:56 AM

    Laidout verified by the PulseGate indexer

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Frequently asked questions about Laidout

What is Laidout?
Laidout focuses on creating complex desktop publishing layouts and vector graphics with open-source tools. It is catalogued under Design & Creative on PulseGate.
Who should use Laidout?
Laidout is an open-source project built for designers and publishers using Linux and open-source platforms.
Does Laidout have a free plan?
Yes — Laidout is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Laidout run on?
Laidout runs on the command line, Linux, macOS, and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Laidout still active?
PulseGate's liveness checks currently classify Laidout as active.
What tools are similar to Laidout?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include LayoutLab.io, DIY Layout Creator, and Layout Labs AI.LayoutLab.ioDIY Layout CreatorLayout Labs AI
Who develops Laidout?
Laidout is developed by Laidout Maintainers.
Is Laidout open source?
Yes — Laidout is open source under the Open Source license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Pricing
Open Source
Platforms
Desktop · Cli
Languages
English
Open source
Yes (GitHub)
License
Open Source
First seen
Dec 19, 2025
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
Designers and publishers using Linux and open-source platforms
Model
Open source
Solves
Creating complex desktop publishing layouts and vector graphics with open-source tools.

Developer

Laidout Maintainers
↗ GitHub

Open source

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Live coverage

Confidence
High · 94
Indexed
Jun 30, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Dec 2025
Last seen
3w ago
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmr023z8z07jq87oqj37hd7co
Slug
laidout-laidout-org
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jun 30, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jul 10, 2026
Canonical URL
https://laidout.org/

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