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FontLab 8 vs Glyphs

FontLab 8

fontlab.com

Glyphs

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FigureFontLab 8Glyphs
Price from$9.08/mo—
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WindowsYes—
macOSYesYes
Plans published62
Spec score · Font Design Software8.1 (#9)7.5 (#23)
IntegrationsThe maker lists interchange with Glyphs, RoboFont, FontForge and Microsoft VOLT, plus Python 3 scripting and the TypeRig library.Glyphs provides a Python 3 API and supports user-written scripts and plug-ins.
OpenTypeFontLab supports automatic and manual OpenType Layout feature creation using FEA format and Adobe FDK for OpenType.The app can automate OpenType feature code and verify syntax inline as users type.
SupportThe maker offers expert support with the Starter and Pro licenses and provides support through its support portal and email.Technical support is available through the Glyphs Forum or by email to [email protected].

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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Glyphs

  • Glyphs Mini€49, paid once
  • Glyphs 4€319, paid once

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