Calligraphr
7.6#3 in font design softwareFrom £8 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
VisitCalligraphr vs FontLab 8
What both publish
| Fact | Calligraphr | FontLab 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Massein, Switzerland | Warsaw, Poland |
| Integrations | Fonts can be installed on Windows or Mac and used in external programs such as MS Word or Adobe Illustrator; Google Docs does not support uploading custom fonts. | The maker lists interchange with Glyphs, RoboFont, FontForge and Microsoft VOLT, plus Python 3 scripting and the TypeRig library. |
| 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. | FontLab says it does not sell personal data and only uses submitted fonts or crash reports for support, without sharing them with third parties absent permission. |
Calligraphr plans
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8 a month
FontLab 8 plans
- Starter — 3-months license$97, paid once
- Workshop 2-weeks$99, paid once
- Student 1-year$109 a year
- Course 4-months$249, paid once
- Student / teacher lifetime$335, paid once
- Pro — Lifetime license$499, paid once
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 FontLab 8 if…
FontLab 8 suits professional typeface designers, designers, students and foundries working with font creation, spacing or OpenType features. Its listed formats and scripting options may suit users moving work between font tools.