FontCreator vs FontLab 8
FontCreator
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FontLab 8
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| Figure | FontCreator | FontLab 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9.08/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Font Design Software | 8.2 (#7) | 8.1 (#9) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Bilthoven, The Netherlands | Warsaw, Poland |
| License limit | A single-user license may be activated on up to two devices and, for an organization, must be assigned to one named user. | The Starter and Pro offers each allow one user on up to three computers. |
| Support | High-Logic directs users to its support page and customer support, and recommends its forum for technical issues, where it says questions are usually answered within a couple of hours. | The maker offers expert support with the Starter and Pro licenses and provides support through its support portal and email. |
| Trial | The free 30-day trial includes all features, and a license is required to continue using the product after the trial. | The maker offers a free, fully functional 10-day trial for Mac or Windows. |
Plans
FontCreator
- FontCreator 16 Essentials$49, paid once
- FontCreator 16 Professional$199, paid once
FontLab 8
- Starter — 3-months license$97, paid once
- Workshop 2-weeks$99, paid once
- Student 1-year$109 a year
- Course 4-months$249, paid once
- Student / teacher lifetime$335, paid once
- Pro — Lifetime license$499, paid once
In their own words
FontCreator
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