Side by side
Type 3.2 vs TypeTool 3
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 trial Windows
Type 3.2 provides detailed glyph, kerning, hinting, and OpenType editing for static fonts. Its Windows-only design and lack of variable or layered color-font support define its main boundaries.
Visit Type 3.2 Paid Windows
Visit TypeTool 3 The facts
| Type 3.2 | TypeTool 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cr8software.net | fontlab.com |
| On font design software | #29 of 33 | #33 of 33 |
Type 3.2: what it does well
- Reads and writes TTF and OTF
- Supports Unicode through version 13.0
- Includes class-based kerning tools
- Provides OpenType layout features
- Offers a fully functional 30-day trial
What to know first
- Windows-only software
- Does not create variable fonts
- Does not support layered color tables
- Updates require manual download
TypeTool 3: what it does well
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