Fontra
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VisitFontra vs Fontself
What both publish
| Fact | Fontra | Fontself |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The official site links to Fontra documentation, GitHub and a Fontra Discord server. | The product includes support through in-app chat and the maker provides tutorials and help articles in its help center. |
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
Fontself plans
- Fontself Maker for Illustrator CC$39, paid once
- Fontself Maker Bundle for Illustrator & Photoshop CC$59, paid once
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.
Pick Fontself if…
Fontself suits lettering and design users who want to turn artwork into OpenType fonts using Adobe desktop apps or an iPad. The desktop Maker requires Illustrator or Photoshop CC 2025 or newer.