Fontra
7.5#4 in font design softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Glyphr Studio
6.0#21 in font design softwareFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Fontra | Glyphr Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Export | FontMake integration is included and experimental glyf1 export is provided through fontra-compile. | It exports OTF, TTF, WOFF, WOFF2, and SVG Font files. |
| License | The main Fontra repository and Fontra Pak are published under GPL-3.0. | The Glyphr Studio application code is licensed under GPL v3.0, and creators retain rights to fonts they make with it. |
| Support | The official site links to Fontra documentation, GitHub and a Fontra Discord server. | The maker invites questions and feedback by email at [email protected]. |
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
Glyphr Studio plans
- Glyphr StudioFree
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 Glyphr Studio if…
Glyphr Studio suits hobbyists and beginners who want browser-based vector tools for making typefaces without signing up. It is less suited to work requiring unsupported font formats or touch-based path editing.