Calligraphr
7.6#3 in font design softwareFrom £8 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Calligraphr | FontMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial use | Calligraphr says creations are the user's sole property and may be used commercially without crediting Calligraphr. | Fonts downloaded with Pro can be used commercially; fonts downloaded with the free version are for personal use. |
| Headquarters | Massein, Switzerland | Mauritius |
| Maker | Calligraphr.com is provided by Maklabu GmbH. | The About page identifies Marc as FontMaker’s founder and says he makes the product. |
| 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 files are processed in the browser and fonts and files are not uploaded to its servers. |
| Purpose | Calligraphr transforms handwriting or calligraphy into a font. | FontMaker turns handwriting, drawings, SVG files, and images into downloadable font files. |
Calligraphr plans
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8 a month
FontMaker plans
- FreeFree
- FontMaker Pro Monthly$3.99 a month
- FontMaker Pro for life$19.99, 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 FontMaker if…
FontMaker suits people who want to create fonts from handwriting, drawings, or image files. The free option is for personal-use fonts with a 26-character limit; commercial use requires Pro.