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Why FontForge Remains Less Popular Among Expert Designers

As I delved into the world of open-source fonts available on Github, I was struck by the prevalence of commercial font softwares like Glyphs App and Fontlab in their creation. While some fonts with limited character sets were made using FontForge, more complex scripts such as Devanagari and other Indic fonts were typically crafted with commercial software. In fact, even popular commercial type foundries have launched open-source projects that don't seem to utilize FontForge, instead opting for commercial font programs.

So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of FontForge as a font editing program? Despite my search on the internet, I was unable to find a detailed answer from expert and experienced designers. One thing is clear: FontForge is not widely used among professionals in the field.

One possible reason for this lack of popularity is that FontForge may not offer the same level of productivity and ease-of-use as commercial font programs. For example, Inkscape is an excellent open-source design program, but even it has its limitations when compared to Adobe's Creative Cloud suite. Similarly, if you're making a living from your design work, the extra cost of commercial software may be justified by the increased efficiency and features it provides.

In this article, we'll explore the reasons behind FontForge's relatively low adoption rate among expert designers, comparing it to popular commercial font programs like Glyphs App and Fontlab. By examining the strengths and weaknesses of each option, you'll gain a better understanding of why some professionals prefer to use commercial software for their font editing needs.

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