18.0
Counterpunch is a browser-based studio for creating and editing fonts, including fonts with complex-script shaping such as Arabic and Devanagari.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
Best Font Design Software in 2026
Font design software supports the process of drawing glyphs and shaping how a typeface behaves across uses. FontForge, Fontra, and Birdfont appear at the start of this ranking. Compare glyph capacity and OpenType layout tools, then consider variable and color font support for the typefaces you plan to create. Collaboration level and webfont export may also influence how well an option fits your workflow. Supported…
27.9
FontBob is a browser-based font editor for designers who want to create and prepare typefaces without installing software.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.6
Calligraphr turns handwriting or calligraphy into downloadable font files.
Free planWebmacOSWindows
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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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