| Price from | $9.08/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · Font Design Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.5 (#22) |
| License limit | The Starter and Pro offers each allow one user on up to three computers. | A personal desktop license allows installation on two devices provided the purchaser is the sole user on both. |
| Product | FontLab 8 is an integrated font editor for creating fonts from simple designs to complex projects. | Fontself turns lettering into custom OpenType fonts using Illustrator, Photoshop, or its standalone iPad app. |
| Support | The maker offers expert support with the Starter and Pro licenses and provides support through its support portal and email. | The product includes support through in-app chat and the maker provides tutorials and help articles in its help center. |