FontCreator vs RoboFont
FontCreator
fontcreator.com
RoboFont
robofont.comSide by side
| Figure | FontCreator | RoboFont |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Font Design Software | 8.2 (#7) | 7.1 (#27) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2011 |
| 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 license agreement permits installation on the number of computers specified as the permitted number in the agreement. |
| Purpose | FontCreator creates, edits, and exports professional fonts. | RoboFont is a font editor for macOS with tools for drawing typefaces. |
| 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 checkout says buyer contact information will be shared with the product vendor for ongoing support after the transaction. |
| Variable fonts | Both editions support variable fonts with one axis, while two or more axes are a Professional feature. | The documentation describes Skateboard as a RoboFont extension for navigating designspaces and supporting variable fonts. |
Plans
FontCreator
- FontCreator 16 Essentials$49, paid once
- FontCreator 16 Professional$199, paid once
In their own words
FontCreator
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