Counterpunch is a browser-based studio for creating and editing fonts, including fonts with complex-script shaping such as Arabic and Devanagari.
Alternatives to Fontographer
FontBob is a browser-based font editor for designers who want to create and prepare typefaces without installing software.
Calligraphr turns handwriting or calligraphy into downloadable font files.
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Fontra
Fontra is an open-source font editor built around variable fonts, with a browser client and a Python server that can run locally or remotely.
Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.5Free plan - 5
FontMaker
FontMaker turns handwriting, drawings, SVG files, and images into downloadable font files.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.3From $3.99 a month - 6
Prototypo
Prototypo is an online app for designing custom typefaces from parametric typefaces.
Free planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS7.0From $8.25 a month - 7

Birdfont
Birdfont is a font editor for creating vector graphics and exporting TTF, OTF, and SVG fonts.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.7$4.99 one-time - 8
Type Light
Type Light is a free editor for creating and modifying TrueType (TTF) fonts, including symbol and barcode fonts.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.7Free plan - 96.6From $4.99 a month
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Mixfont
Mixfont is an AI-powered digital font foundry for creating and sharing typefaces through web and API access.
Free planWebAPI6.6From $20 a month - 11

FontLab 8
FontLab 8 is an integrated font editor for creating typefaces, from simple designs to complex font families.
macOSWindows6.5From $109 a year - 12
PixelForge
PixelForge is a pixel font editor for creating and editing fonts, with glyph tools and TTF import and export.
Free planLinuxWindows6.4Free plan - 13
Fontello
Fontello is a free web tool and API for assembling icon artwork into webfonts for websites.
Free planWebAPI6.3Free plan - 14
FontStruct
FontStruct is a web-based font-building tool for making typefaces from geometric shapes placed on a grid.
Free planWebmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 15

Runebender
Runebender is a free font editor for UFO and Designspace font sources.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 16
FontCreator
FontCreator is a paid font creation, editing and export application for Windows and macOS.
macOSWindows6.2$49 one-time - 17

FontCreator
FontCreator is desktop software for creating, editing, and exporting OpenType, TrueType, variable, and color fonts.
macOSWindows6.2$49 one-time - 18
Fontself
Fontself turns lettering into custom OpenType fonts through Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or a standalone iPad app.
iOSmacOSWindows6.2$39 one-time - 19
FontForge
FontForge is a free, open-source font editor for Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan - 20
Shift
Shift is a free, open-source desktop font editor for designing variable fonts, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan - 21
Glyphr Studio
Glyphr Studio is a free, browser-based font editor for hobbyists and people starting typeface design.
Free planWebSelf-hosted6.0Free plan - 22

Glyphs
macOS6.0€49 one-time - 235.8
- 245.8Free plan
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RoboFont
macOS5.7₹46,279.30 one-time - 27
Bitmap Font Editor
Bitmap Font Editor is a free desktop tool for creating monochrome bitmap fonts, particularly for retro computers and embedded targets such as the SAM Coupe.
LinuxmacOSWindows5.6 - 28
Type 3.2
Windows5.4 - 295.2
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BitFonter
macOSWindows4.7

