Calligraphr vs Fontself
Calligraphr
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| Figure | Calligraphr | Fontself |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £6/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Font Design Software | 9.1 (#3) | 7.5 (#22) |
| Support | The site directs users with problems to contact support through its contact form or by email. | The product includes support through in-app chat and the maker provides tutorials and help articles in its help center. |
Plans
Calligraphr
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8, paid once
- Pro£8 a month
Fontself
- Fontself Maker for Illustrator CC$39, paid once
- Fontself Maker Bundle for Illustrator & Photoshop CC$59, paid once
In their own words
Calligraphr
Calligraphr turns handwriting or calligraphy into downloadable fonts. Users customize a character template, print and fill it, then scan or photograph the sheet and upload it. An image editor supports touch-ups, while controls adjust character height and spacing. Multiple character variants can be randomized to create more natural-looking handwriting. Fonts download as standard TTF or OTF files and continue working independently after download. The Free plan requires registration and allows unlimited fonts, one concurrent font, 75 characters per font, and two variants per character, with no ligatures. Pro costs £6 a month, billed per month for a 6 months upgrade; it allows 20 concurrent fonts, 600 characters per font, 15 variants per character, ligatures, browser and server storage, backup, and prioritized processing. Free data is stored in the browser and may be deleted after inactivity. Users may use creations commercially without crediting Calligraphr.