# FontBase vs opentype.js

| Attribute | FontBase | opentype.js |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 63.2 (30% (low)) | 45.1 (29% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 11,718 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 5,032 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"FontBase is a desktop application that enables designers to organize, install, and manage their font libraries across multiple computers. It offers both free features and premium subscription options with team collaboration capabilities. It is indexed under Font Tools.","source":"https://fontba.se/pricing","question":"What is FontBase?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"FontBase offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $3 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://fontba.se/pricing","question":"Is FontBase free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"FontBase supports the web, Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://fontba.se/pricing","question":"What platforms does FontBase support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for FontBase, including Google Fonts, Dropbox, Google Drive, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Stripe. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://fontba.se/pricing","question":"What does FontBase integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for FontBase. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as FontBase not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://fontba.se/legal/privacy","question":"What security certifications does FontBase have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"FontBase is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://fontba.se/pricing","question":"Where is FontBase available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A library that enables working with OpenType font files in JavaScript, supporting multiple font formats (WOFF, OTF, TTF) and advanced typographic features including kerning, ligatures, color glyphs, and variable fonts. It is indexed under Font Tools.","source":"https://opentype.js.org","question":"What is opentype.js?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"opentype.js supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://opentype.js.org","question":"What platforms does opentype.js support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. opentype.js is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js","question":"Is opentype.js open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| description.long | FontBase is a desktop application that enables designers to organize, install, and manage their font libraries across multiple computers. It offers both free features and premium subscription options with team collaboration capabilities. | A library that enables working with OpenType font files in JavaScript, supporting multiple font formats (WOFF, OTF, TTF) and advanced typographic features including kerning, ligatures, color glyphs, and variable fonts. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"pricing_model":"one_time_perpetual_license","advanced_glyph_and_opentype_inspection":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Fonts"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Adobe Photoshop"},{"name":"Adobe Illustrator"},{"name":"Adobe InDesign"},{"name":"Stripe"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | JavaScript |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Awesome Monthly","summary":"$3/month","features":["Team member management","Font licensing and activation limits","Cloud sync with Dropbox and Google Drive","Google Fonts integration","Minimize to system tray","Full glyph viewing","Enhanced screen space"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Awesome Annual","summary":"$29/year","features":["Team member management","Font licensing and activation limits","Cloud sync with Dropbox and Google Drive","Google Fonts integration","Minimize to system tray","Full glyph viewing","Enhanced screen space"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Awesome Lifetime","summary":"$180 one-time","features":["Team member management","Font licensing and activation limits","Cloud sync with Dropbox and Google Drive","Google Fonts integration","Minimize to system tray","Full glyph viewing","Enhanced screen space","Lifetime access"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":180,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $3/month or $29/year. Free tier available. Lifetime license for $180 one-time.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://fontba.se/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T23:34:26.395Z","startingPrice":{"amount":3,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://opentype.js.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T21:02:35.567Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":3,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | - | 36 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/2.0.0","date":"2026-05-06T16:44:23Z","type":"stable","version":"2.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/1.3.5","date":"2026-04-29T21:07:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.3.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/1.3.4","date":"2023-11-13T08:49:08Z","type":"stable","version":"1.3.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/1.3.1","date":"2020-04-13T15:39:44Z","type":"stable","version":"1.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/1.3.0","date":"2020-04-13T15:10:50Z","type":"stable","version":"1.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/1.2.1","date":"2020-04-13T14:11:48Z","type":"stable","version":"1.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/1.2.0","date":"2020-04-13T13:55:08Z","type":"stable","version":"1.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/0.11.0","date":"2018-10-22T13:47:49Z","type":"stable","version":"0.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/opentypejs/opentype.js/releases/tag/0.10.0","date":"2018-08-17T10:53:09Z","type":"stable","version":"0.10.0"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 4.1 |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=opentype.js&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Font Tools)

| Capability | FontBase | opentype.js |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Auto activation in adobe sketch affinity | - | - |
| Duplicate font conflict resolution | - | - |
| Dynamic os level font deactivation | - | - |
| Enterprise license compliance tracking | - | - |
| Google fonts google cloud sync | - | - |
| Advanced glyph and opentype inspection | - | ✓ |
| Team based role access control RBAC | - | - |
| Adobe fonts formerly typekit sync | - | - |
| Missing font replacement suggestions | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | One time perpetual license |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:59:36.972Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*