FontLab 8
6.5#11 in font design softwareFrom $109 a yearmacOSWindows
VisitFontLab 8 vs Fontra
What both publish
| Fact | FontLab 8 | Fontra |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker lists interchange with Glyphs, RoboFont, FontForge and Microsoft VOLT, plus Python 3 scripting and the TypeRig library. | 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. |
| Support | The maker offers expert support with the Starter and Pro licenses and provides support through its support portal and email. | The official site links to Fontra documentation, GitHub and a Fontra Discord server. |
FontLab 8 plans
- Starter — 3-months license$97, paid once
- Workshop 2-weeks$99, paid once
- Student 1-year$109 a year
- Course 4-months$249, paid once
- Student / teacher lifetime$335, paid once
- Pro — Lifetime license$499, paid once
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
Pick FontLab 8 if…
FontLab 8 suits professional typeface designers, designers, students and foundries working with font creation, spacing or OpenType features. Its listed formats and scripting options may suit users moving work between font tools.
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.