FontCreator vs Shift
| FontCreator | Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 49 one-time | — |
| Variable fonts | Yes | Yes |
| Color fonts | Yes | — |
| Webfont export | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | windows, macos | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Glyph capacity | 65,535 | — |
| OpenType layout tools | Yes | No |
| Collaboration level | basic | none |
Both are listed in Best Font Design Software. On Everything Xiaomi, FontCreator scores higher on our published basis.