Calligraphr
7.6#3 in font design softwareFrom £8 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
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Counterpunch
8.0#1 in font design softwareFrom €5 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Calligraphr | Counterpunch |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The app includes an image editor for touching up characters and tools to adjust character height and spacing. | Users can edit components in place and inspect fonts with code-driven dynamic glyph filters. |
| Maker headquarters | Maklabu GmbH lists Ausserdorf 5, 7425 Masein, Switzerland. | Yanone’s studio, which develops Counterpunch, is based in Berlin, Germany. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the site collects browser and visit information, asks sign-ups for an email address, and does not store financial information used to process upgrade transactions. | The maker says font projects stay on the user's device and describes data collection as minimal. |
Calligraphr plans
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8 a month
Counterpunch plans
- FreeFree
- Free TrialFree
- Basic€5 a month
Pick Calligraphr if…
Calligraphr suits people who want to create a font from their own handwriting or calligraphy. It also fits users who need downloadable fonts for Windows or Mac programs such as MS Word or Adobe Illustrator.
Pick Counterpunch if…
It suits font designers who need complex-script shaping, variable-font editing, or a Python environment. It is not optimized for mobile operating systems.