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Fontello vs FontMaker
Both stand on font design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Choose Fontello if you need a free way to combine or import icon artwork and export it as a webfont. Look elsewhere if you need multicolor generated icons or user accounts to store projects on the service.
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FontMaker provides several ways to create and refine downloadable fonts, with OTF, TTF, and WOFF exports. Its free tier is limited to 26 characters for personal use; Pro adds all characters and commercial use.
Visit FontMakerThe facts
| Fontello | FontMaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | FontMaker Pro Monthly: $3.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fontello.com | textstudio.com |
| On font design software | #10 of 33 | #6 of 33 |
Fontello: what it does well
- Combines symbols from several fonts into one file.
- Shrinks glyph collections for a more compact font.
- Accepts custom SVG icons and SVG fonts by drag and drop.
- Exports generated files in a ZIP archive with an editable config.
- Offers an API and several listed workflow integrations.
What to know first
- Generated font icons are single-color.
- Project archives must be saved outside Fontello for server-side storage.
- The site requires JavaScript.
FontMaker: what it does well
- Creates fonts from handwriting, drawings, SVGs, and images
- Exports OTF, TTF, and WOFF files
- Offers per-glyph spacing and size controls with live preview
- Free version needs no account and adds no watermark
- Files are processed in the browser, according to the maker
What to know first
- Free downloads are limited to 26 lowercase or uppercase characters
- Free-version fonts are for personal use
- Commercial use requires a paid Pro plan
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