Fontra
7.5#4 in font design softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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FontStruct
6.3#14 in font design softwareFree planFree planWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Fontra | FontStruct |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | 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. | FontStruct added an export to Glyphs function in 2013, according to its blog. |
| Support | The official site links to Fontra documentation, GitHub and a Fontra Discord server. | The maker offers a quick start guide and FAQ; it says it does not provide general instructions for installing fonts on specific systems. |
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
FontStruct plans
- FontStructFree
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 FontStruct if…
FontStruct suits people who want to build grid-based fonts in a browser, share designs, or introduce type-design basics in an educational setting. It also fits users who want downloadable TrueType fonts or webfont export.