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FontLab 8 vs Fontself

FontLab 8

fontlab.com

Fontself

fontself.com

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Price from$9.08/mo—
Free plan——
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
iOS—Yes
Plans published62
Spec score · Font Design Software8.1 (#9)7.5 (#22)
License limitThe 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.
ProductFontLab 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.
SupportThe 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.

Plans

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

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Fontself

  • Fontself Maker for Illustrator CC$39, paid once
  • Fontself Maker Bundle for Illustrator & Photoshop CC$59, paid once

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