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Fontish vs Shotomatic

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Fontish compared with Shotomatic
DetailFontish logo FontishShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesBetter typography decisions, without the guesswork Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year.
Key features
  • Brand Font Finder tool with personalized recommendations
  • Font Pairing Generator
  • Font Inspector
  • Type Scale Builder
  • Font reviews and comparisons
  • Typography dictionary
  • Typography guides
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
What makes it different
  • Design-first teaching approach that turns type theory into practical advice
  • Independent and useful recommendations made to help readers
  • Built for the community with goal to make typography less intimidating
  • Free tools and resources with no guesswork
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 −2 (down) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)67
Citation Flow (Majestic)2134
Referring domains (Majestic)7129

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