Counterpunch
8.0#1 in font design softwareFrom €5 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitCounterpunch vs Fontself
What both publish
| Fact | Counterpunch | Fontself |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Counterpunch is a browser-based font studio for designing and editing fonts. | Fontself turns lettering into custom OpenType fonts using Illustrator, Photoshop, or its standalone iPad app. |
Counterpunch plans
- FreeFree
- Free TrialFree
- Basic€5 a month
Fontself plans
- Fontself Maker for Illustrator CC$39, paid once
- Fontself Maker Bundle for Illustrator & Photoshop CC$59, paid once
Pick Counterpunch if…
It suits font designers who need complex-script shaping, variable-font editing, or a Python environment. It is not optimized for mobile operating systems.
Pick Fontself if…
Fontself suits lettering and design users who want to turn artwork into OpenType fonts using Adobe desktop apps or an iPad. The desktop Maker requires Illustrator or Photoshop CC 2025 or newer.