FontCreator

Name: FontCreator
Price: 49 USD

Windows · Mac

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

FontCreator is ranked #19 of 29 in font design software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

FontCreator plans and pricing

All plans

FontCreator 16 Essentials $49 once One-time payment Perpetual license for Windows & macOS · Free minor updates within version 16 high-logic.com · 29 Sept 2026

FontCreator 16 Professional $199 once One-time payment Perpetual license for Windows & macOS · Free minor updates within version 16 high-logic.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on font design software

Free plan: No
Paid from: 49 one-time
Variable fonts: Yes
Color fonts: Yes
Webfont export: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS
Glyph capacity: 65,535
OpenType layout tools: Yes
Collaboration level: basic

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The record

Purpose: FontCreator creates, edits, and exports OpenType, TrueType, variable, and color fonts.
OpenType preservation: The product page says it can modify existing fonts while preserving their OpenType layout feature data.
Editing tools: Features include quadratic and cubic curves, image import, an OpenType Layout Designer, and real-time font validation.
Integrations and interchange: The product page says it supports .glyphs, UFO, and designspace formats for exchanging font projects with colleagues and other software platforms.
Supported font formats: The product page lists OpenType, TrueType, WOFF, and WOFF2 support.
Supported systems: The download page lists Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit) and macOS 11 or later, with Apple Silicon and Intel support.
Trial: The fully functional trial includes all features for 30 days; a license is required afterward.
Edition choice: The store describes Essentials for everyday font creation and editing and Professional for advanced development and production work.
License limit: A single-user license can be activated on up to two devices and, for an organization, must be assigned to one named user.
Support: The download page points users to a community forum, tutorials, a user manual, FAQ, and contact form for help.
Payment processing: High-Logic says its online payments are processed by FastSpring and applicable VAT, GST, or sales tax is calculated at checkout.
Intended users: The product page presents FontCreator as suitable for beginners and professional type designers.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Font Design Software in 2026#19 of 29

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Sources

high-logic.com/font-editor/fontcreator/download· checked 29 Sept 2026
high-logic.com/font-editor/fontcreator· checked 29 Sept 2026
high-logic.com/buy-now/new-licenses· checked 29 Sept 2026