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Art Grid Maker vs HandFonty

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Art Grid Maker compared with HandFonty
DetailArt Grid Maker logo Art Grid MakerHandFonty logo HandFonty
What it doesFree browser-based grid drawing and scaling tools for artists Transform your handwriting and calligraphy into fully functional vector fonts
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inGB Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree tier includes core grid overlay, standard resolution PNG/JPG download, and up to 3 saved presets. Pro Monthly: $8/month (billed $79 annually at $6.58/month with 14-day free trial). Pro Lifetime: $139 one-time payment. Free: create one handwriting font forever with no card required. Pro Font: $5.99 per font once to unlock full character set and commercial licence. Font packs: Pro Font ×3 for $14.99 ($5.00 per font), Pro Font ×5 for $19.99 ($4.00 per font). Studio: $8.99 per month for unlimited Pro font unlocks, or
Key features
  • Grid overlay with customizable rows and columns
  • Printable grid paper generator
  • Aspect ratio calculator
  • Proportion calculator for scaling drawings
  • Canvas size calculator
  • Instagram grid splitter
  • Paint by number generator (Pro)
  • Perspective grid generator (Pro)
  • 4K ultra-high resolution export (Pro)
  • Print-ready PDF export (Pro)
  • Draw letters with mouse, finger or stylus with pressure and palm rejection support
  • Adjustable pen, marker and fountain-nib brushes for different lettering styles
  • Tune spacing before and after each character plus global letter spacing
  • Real vector OTF and TTF export files
  • Save up to three versions of each letter with automatic randomization
  • Create custom ligatures and built-in ligatures
  • Smoothing to clean up shaky strokes without a tablet
  • Cloud sync and version history on Studio plan
  • Cross-device progress saving and syncing
  • Preview fonts with custom text and see missing characters
What makes it different
  • Focused single-task tools instead of one broad editor
  • Works directly in browser with no software installation
  • Free core tools remain fully functional without payment
  • Complete ownership of fonts you create with no borrowed outlines or templates
  • Works with mouse, trackpad or stylus thanks to adjustable smoothing
  • Free forever option for personal use with no credit card required
  • Commercial licence included with Pro fonts and Studio
  • Download draft fonts before completing all 52 letters
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 no change since last check6 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)300
Referring domains (Majestic)240

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