FontCreator vs FontLab 8
| FontCreator | FontLab 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $9.08/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Variable fonts | Yes | Yes |
| Color fonts | Yes | Yes |
| Webfont export | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | macOS, Windows |
| Glyph capacity | 65,535 | 65,000 |
| OpenType layout tools | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration level | basic | none |
| Paid from | — | 97 one-time |
Both are listed in Best Font Design Software. On The Geeks Club, FontLab 8 scores higher on our published basis.