Calligraphr
7.6#3 in font design softwareFrom £8 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
VisitCalligraphr vs Fontra
What both publish
| Fact | Calligraphr | Fontra |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | Official documentation includes three tutorials covering first fonts, randomized fonts and ligatures, plus a FAQ. | The documentation is organized into introductions, tutorials, how-tos, reference and explanations, and is licensed CC BY 4.0. |
| 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 project lists FontMake integration in Fontra Pak, fontc integration, experimental glyf1 export through fontra-compile, and an rcjk plugin for RoboCJK data or remote rcjk servers. |
| Maker | Calligraphr.com is provided by Maklabu GmbH. | Fontra is developed by Black[Foundry] and Just van Rossum with support from Google. |
Calligraphr plans
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8 a month
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
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 Fontra if…
Fontra suits type designers working with variable fonts or large CJK projects who want browser-based editing and local desktop use. Its remote server option may also suit teams that need live collaboration.