FontBase
7.7#1 in font management softwareFrom $3 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitFontBase vs Typeface
What both publish
| Fact | FontBase | Typeface |
|---|---|---|
| Font activation | FontBase can activate fonts without installing them and can automatically activate fonts added to designated folders. | It supports persistent and temporary activation, and can automatically activate missing fonts when design documents open. |
| Security and data | The maker says it does not store user data on its servers; Stripe handles subscription data and Auth0 handles login and authentication data. | The privacy policy says services use SSL, collected data is stored on European servers, and data is not shared with third parties; the store also says standalone and Mac App Store versions are sandboxed. |
FontBase plans
- FontBaseFree
- FreeFree
- Awesome monthly$3 a month
- Awesome Forever—
- Awesome Yearly—
Typeface plans
- Typeface Pro—
Pick FontBase if…
FontBase suits designers and other users who need to organize and activate fonts across Linux, macOS, or Windows. Awesome adds collaboration and license-management tools for design and publishing teams.
Pick Typeface if…
Typeface may suit Mac users who manage font libraries and want previews, activation controls, and automatic font activation for design documents. Its single-user license fits an individual using multiple Macs.