Fontra
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VisitFontra vs Shift
What both publish
| Fact | Fontra | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Fontra is developed by Black[Foundry] and Just van Rossum with support from Google. | The site footer identifies Kostya Farber, while the About page does not expose additional company details in the opened page. |
| Support | The official site links to Fontra documentation, GitHub and a Fontra Discord server. | The Help menu includes Report a Problem, Show Logs, and Feedback, and the maker lists [email protected] for direct email. |
Fontra plans
- FontraFree
Shift plans
- FreeFree
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 Shift if…
Shift suits font designers seeking a free desktop tool for editing variable-font sources and outlines. It may also help users inspect supported font-source files, with the caveat that TTF and OTF are view-only.