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ZeGrapher vs Penfont

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ZeGrapher compared with Penfont
DetailZeGrapher logo ZeGrapher Penfont
What it doesA free and open source math plotter, easy to pick up Your handwriting, as a real font.
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2011 2023
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelOpen source Paid
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Natural function notation like f(x) = 2 + cos(x)
  • Sequences from recurrence relations
  • Parametric equations with custom intervals
  • CSV data import and spreadsheet editing
  • Animated constants and variable families
  • Vector and image exports (SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG, BMP, PPM)
  • Grid customization with π multiples for ticks
  • Interactive navigation with drag and zoom
  • Multi-language support in 9 languages
  • Built-in manual and automatic work saving
  • 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
  • Draws mathematical objects exactly as written on paper with natural notation
  • Handle CSV files of several million cells
  • Objects can build on each other in expressions
  • Exports with exact size in real centimeters
  • Fully free and open source under GNU AGPL license
  • 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)40 +1 (up) since last check5 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)116
Citation Flow (Majestic)1115
Referring domains (Majestic)535

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