Fontello
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What both publish
| Fact | Fontello | Fontra |
|---|---|---|
| Export | Fontello creates the generated files in a single ZIP archive. | FontMake integration is included and experimental glyf1 export is provided through fontra-compile. |
| Integrations | The project lists a Makefile example, a Node.js CLI, a Ruby CLI gem, and a Grunt integration. | The project lists FontMake integration in Fontra Pak, fontc integration, experimental glyf1 export through fontra-compile, and an rcjk plugin for RoboCJK data or remote rcjk servers. |
| License | Fontello's code, except for fonts, is distributed under the MIT license; embedded fonts retain their primary licenses. | The main Fontra repository and Fontra Pak are published under GPL-3.0. |
| Support | The project directs users to its wiki for help and its GitHub issue tracker to share ideas. | The official site links to Fontra documentation, GitHub and a Fontra Discord server. |
Fontello plans
- FreeFree
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
Pick Fontello if…
Fontello suits web developers who want to combine built-in or custom SVG artwork into webfonts. It may fit projects that can keep their own archives and work within single-color icons.
Pick Fontra if…
Fontra suits type designers working with variable fonts or large CJK projects who want browser-based editing and local desktop use. Its remote server option may also suit teams that need live collaboration.