Calligraphr
7.6#3 in font design softwareFrom £8 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
VisitCalligraphr vs PixelForge
PixelForge
6.4#12 in font design softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Calligraphr | PixelForge |
|---|---|---|
| Font formats | Generated fonts are standard TTF or OTF files that work independently after download. | PixelForge imports and exports TTF fonts; the maker says other export formats are potential future additions. |
| Maker | Calligraphr.com is provided by Maklabu GmbH. | The download page credits Sergi Lázaro as the maker. |
| Purpose | Calligraphr transforms handwriting or calligraphy into a font. | PixelForge is a pixel font editor for creating and editing fonts and exporting them. |
Calligraphr plans
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8 a month
PixelForge plans
- PixelForge pre-releaseFree
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 PixelForge if…
PixelForge suits people creating pixel fonts who want glyph editing, previews, and TTF export in one workflow. It is for users working with monochrome 1-bit fonts on Windows or Linux.