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Mermaid Viewer vs Penfont

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Mermaid Viewer compared with Penfont
DetailMermaid Viewer logo Mermaid Viewer Penfont
What it doesFree online Mermaid diagram viewer and editor with live preview, AI generation, and exports Your handwriting, as a real font.
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given 2023
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: unlimited editor and preview, 3 saved diagrams, 5 AI uses total, PNG export 1× with watermark. Starter: $6.99/month or $69.90/year; 30 saved diagrams, 500 AI conversations per month, PNG export up to 4× without watermark. Pro: $11.99/month or $119.90/year; unlimited diagrams, unlimited AI, PNG Not given
Key features
  • Live preview of Mermaid code as you type
  • AI diagram generator, editor and syntax fixer
  • PNG export on every plan; JPG, SVG and PDF on Pro
  • All 22+ Mermaid diagram types supported
  • Share diagrams via public links and embeds
  • Save diagrams to cloud with folders and version history
  • Keyboard shortcuts and autocomplete
  • Mobile-responsive editor with pan and pinch-zoom
  • Drop in photos of existing handwritten pages like notebook pages and letters (beta)
  • Print template and photograph for complete font creation
  • Edit individual letters: move, resize, clean up, or redraw
  • Letter variants and multiple font weights
  • One-click installation or export to .ttf and .woff formats
  • Private on-device processing with no uploads or accounts
  • Works with Pages, Keynote, Figma and other applications
  • Compatible with macOS 14 Sonoma or later on Apple Silicon or Intel
What makes it different
  • No account or sign-up required to start editing diagrams
  • Affordable pricing: Starter at $6.99/month, Pro at $11.99/month
  • Diagrams render in your browser; nothing stored unless you choose to save
  • Fast editor with instant rendering and clear error messages
  • All processing stays on your Mac with no uploads or accounts required
  • Can read both printed templates and existing handwritten pages
  • Editable letters let you customize each character before finalizing
  • Create letter variants and multiple font weights from one handwriting sample
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +1 (up) since last check5 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)36
Citation Flow (Majestic)2315
Referring domains (Majestic)125

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