Calligraphr
7.6#3 in font design softwareFrom £8 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
VisitCalligraphr vs Glyphs
What both publish
| Fact | Calligraphr | Glyphs |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Glyphs provides a Python 3 API and supports user-written scripts and plug-ins. |
| Maker | Calligraphr.com is provided by Maklabu GmbH. | Glyphs GmbH is based in Vienna, Austria, and the site says Glyphs was first released in 2011. |
| Purpose | Calligraphr transforms handwriting or calligraphy into a font. | Glyphs 4 is a Mac font editor for creating fonts, icons, lettering, logos, and pictograms. |
Calligraphr plans
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8 a month
Glyphs plans
- Glyphs Mini€49, paid once
- Glyphs 4€319, 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 Glyphs if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.