Calligraphr vs Glyphs
Calligraphr
calligraphr.com
Glyphs
glyphsapp.comSide by side
| Figure | Calligraphr | Glyphs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £6/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Font Design Software | 9.1 (#3) | 7.5 (#23) |
| Integrations | Fonts can be installed on Windows or Mac and used in external programs such as MS Word or Adobe Illustrator; Google Docs does not support uploading custom fonts. | Glyphs provides a Python 3 API and supports user-written scripts and plug-ins. |
| Maker | Calligraphr.com is provided by Maklabu GmbH. | Glyphs GmbH is based in Vienna, Austria, and the site says Glyphs was first released in 2011. |
| Purpose | Calligraphr transforms handwriting or calligraphy into a font. | Glyphs 4 is a Mac font editor for creating fonts, icons, lettering, logos, and pictograms. |
| Support | The site directs users with problems to contact support through its contact form or by email. | Technical support is available through the Glyphs Forum or by email to [email protected]. |
Plans
Calligraphr
- FreeFree
- Pro six-month upgrade£6 a month
- Pro£8, paid once
- Pro£8 a month
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.