Birdfont vs Shift
| Birdfont | Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 4.99 one-time | — |
| Variable fonts | Yes | Yes |
| Color fonts | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| OpenType layout tools | Yes | No |
| Collaboration level | none | none |
| Webfont export | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Font Design Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Birdfont scores higher on our published basis.