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Fontopia vs Metaflop
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 Linux
Visit Fontopia Free plan Web
Metaflop offers browser-based font customization and two export formats, with no need to write Metafont code. Note the lack of online draft saving and Metafont-file export before relying on it for a workflow.
Visit MetaflopThe facts
| Fontopia | Metaflop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gnu.org | metaflop.com |
| On font design software | #25 of 30 | #21 of 30 |
Fontopia: what it does well
Metaflop: what it does well
- Free web application
- Adjust parameters with sliders or numeric values
- Exports webfont packages and OTF fonts
- Generated outline fonts use SIL Open Font License v1.1
What to know first
- Drafts are not saved online
- Metafont files cannot be downloaded
- Preview speed depends on server activity and internet connection
- Preview is unsupported in older browsers
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