Fontra
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VisitFontra vs Glyphs
What both publish
| Fact | Fontra | Glyphs |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Glyphs provides a Python 3 API and supports user-written scripts and plug-ins. |
| Maker | Fontra is developed by Black[Foundry] and Just van Rossum with support from Google. | Glyphs GmbH is based in Vienna, Austria, and the site says Glyphs was first released in 2011. |
| Support | The official site links to Fontra documentation, GitHub and a Fontra Discord server. | Technical support is available through the Glyphs Forum or by email to [email protected]. |
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
Glyphs plans
- Glyphs Mini€49, paid once
- Glyphs 4€319, 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 Glyphs if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.