FontCap vs iFontCloud
FontCap
fontcap.comiFontCloud
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| Figure | FontCap | iFontCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Font Management Software | 7.9 (#10) | 7.6 (#17) |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says FontCap collects account, device, and synced-font data, and does not sell data or track behavior. | Arphic says it does not provide, exchange, lease, or sell users’ personal information to others except where legally permitted or required. |
| Security | The privacy policy says FontCap uses Supabase row-level security, TLS/HTTPS transmission encryption, bcrypt password hashing, and JWT authentication. | The maker says iFontCloud uses Amazon cloud computing and describes security measures including firewalls and defenses against several network attacks. |
| System requirements | The maker lists macOS 10.13 or later, Windows 10 or later 64-bit, and Linux AppImage or .deb builds. | The listed requirements are Windows 10 with .NET Framework 4.6 or macOS 10.13 and later. |
Plans
In their own words
FontCap
FontCap syncs font libraries across Mac, Windows, and Linux computers through its built-in cloud. It automatically finds installed fonts and supports TTF, OTF, WOFF, and WOFF2 files. After sign-in, it downloads and installs fonts that are missing from a device. Users can drag font files into the app to upload and sync them, view connected machines, see where fonts came from, and set sync preferences for each device. FontCap identifies duplicates using SHA-256 file hashes and can run up to five downloads at once, with automatic retry. The maker lists macOS 10.13 or later, Windows 10 or later in 64-bit, and Linux AppImage or .deb builds. Its privacy policy says the app collects account, device, and synced-font data, but does not sell data or track behavior. Users can export font files, delete fonts, or remove an account and its associated data. FontCap is free, with every feature and font included and no subscription tiers.
iFontCloud
iFontCloud is a cloud font service offering licensed font rentals and web fonts, with products from Arphic and Morisawa. Its catalog can be filtered by type, weight, language, application, style, and designer, and supports TTF/TTC and OTF formats. Rental licenses run annually, and fonts included in a plan may be used during its license period. The Windows and Mac desktop app lists Windows 10 with .NET Framework 4.6 or macOS 10.13 and later as requirements. Supported applications include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, along with Microsoft Office and Apple Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. Registered members can access four free fonts to check software compatibility. Members with an active font or package order can install included fonts on one iPad or iPhone through the app at no extra charge. One account can be used across multiple computers, but only one computer can be logged in at a time. The service also offers personal and commercial web font plans selected according to page views. Work completed during a license period may continue to be sold after the font plan is not renewed.