FontMaker
7.3#5 in font design softwareFrom $3.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitFontMaker vs Fontra
What both publish
| Fact | FontMaker | Fontra |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The About page identifies Marc as FontMaker’s founder and says he makes the product. | Fontra is developed by Black[Foundry] and Just van Rossum with support from Google. |
| Support | The FAQ invites users to email questions, bug reports, or ideas and says every message is read. | The official site links to Fontra documentation, GitHub and a Fontra Discord server. |
FontMaker plans
- FreeFree
- FontMaker Pro Monthly$3.99 a month
- FontMaker Pro for life$19.99, paid once
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
Pick FontMaker if…
FontMaker suits people who want to create fonts from handwriting, drawings, or image files. The free option is for personal-use fonts with a 26-character limit; commercial use requires Pro.
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.