MainType vs SandollCloud
MainType
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| Figure | MainType | SandollCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | 11,000 KRW/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Spec score · Font Management Software | 7.9 (#12) | 8.4 (#3) |
| Headquarters | Bilthoven, The Netherlands | Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| Product | MainType is a font manager and viewer for finding, managing, previewing, organizing, installing and printing fonts. | SandollCloud provides cloud access to fonts without requiring users to download font files. |
| Support | High-Logic recommends its technical forum, where questions are usually answered within a couple of hours, and paid editions include direct developer support. | The English homepage lists customer support Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, with lunch from 12:30 to 13:30, and provides [email protected]. |
Plans
MainType
- FreeFree
- Standard Edition$49, paid once
- Professional Edition$79, paid once
SandollCloud
- Sandoll Basic11,000 KRW a month
- Sandoll Life44,000 KRW a month
- Sandoll Life 1088,000 KRW a month
- Sandoll Life 20110,000 KRW a month
- Sandoll Basic132,000 KRW a year
- Sandoll Life 50165,000 KRW a month
- Sandoll Life528,000 KRW a year
- Sandoll Life 101,056,000 KRW a year
- Sandoll Life 201,320,000 KRW a year
- Sandoll Life 501,980,000 KRW a year
In their own words
MainType
MainType is a Windows font manager and viewer for finding, previewing, organizing, installing, and printing fonts. It supports TrueType, OpenType, collections, variable and color fonts, and PostScript Type 1. Variable-font axis controls and OpenType layout previews cover kerning, alternates, and complex scripts. MainType can manage fonts on network drives and synchronize selected folders with groups in the software. It detects invalid or corrupt fonts, protects system fonts, and can identify duplicates.
Font activation works with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and with Microsoft Word. Legacy Adobe auto-activation plug-ins have been discontinued; the recommended workflow is to install fonts before opening documents. MainType runs on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7, and is described as tested for Windows 11 and high-DPI or 4K displays. The Free plan is for non-commercial use and allows up to 2,500 fonts. Standard Edition costs $49, paid once, and Professional Edition costs $79, paid once. A 30-day trial is listed. The user manual is available only in English, although the interface is translated into several languages.
SandollCloud
SandollCloud is a cloud-based font subscription platform that lets users use fonts without downloading font files. Its library is described as roughly 12,000 fonts in Korean, English, Thai, Chinese, and other languages. The desktop app lets users sync fonts across PCs, activate or deactivate them, and organize favorites into folders. Desktop support is listed for Windows 10 and macOS 10.14 or later, and an iPhone and iPad app is available for mobile use in apps such as KakaoTalk, Goodnotes, and video editors. Compatibility listings include Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, Microsoft Office, Hancom Office, and Apple iWork; Figma Online requires the font installer. The service needs an internet connection and lists DaVinci Resolve, Silhouette, PhotoScape, and GIMP as incompatible. A Starter Pack offers 200+ fonts free for 14 days, without a payment method or automatic charge, but is limited to non-commercial use. Paid plans start at 11,000 KRW a month.