Birdfont vs Adobe Illustrator

Comparing the features of Birdfont to Adobe Illustrator

Feature
Birdfont
Adobe Illustrator

Capability Features

2D to 3D Project Neo
Arabic Script Support
Assets Library
1M+ to 200M+ assets depending on plan
Autotrace Raster Images
Background Images
Backup and Crash Recovery
Batch Import/Export
Content Scheduling
1 to 3 accounts per social network
Customizable Color Themes
Customizable Shortcuts
Customizable Templates
Drawing Tools
Font Export
TTFOTFSVGEOTCOLR/CPAL
Generative AI Features
Generative Expand
Global Edits
HiDPI Support
Import and Merge Fonts
Infinitely Scalable Graphics
Kerning Tools
Leading Vector Design
Ligature Creation
Monochrome and Color Fonts
Multi-language UI
Multi-master Export
Objects on Path
Pencil Tool Improvements
Personal Portfolio Website
Professionally-designed Templates
100,000+ to 220,000+ templates
Repeat for Patterns
Retype Feature
RTL Script Support
Shape Builder Tool
Share for Review
SVG Parser
Text to Pattern
Undo/Redo
Unicode Support
Variable Font Support
Video & Audio Editing

Integration Features

Adobe Express Integration
Adobe Fonts Library Access
Adobe Illustrator Integration
Adobe Portfolio Integration
Adobe Stock Integration
Behance Integration
Command Line Utilities
birdfont-autotracebirdfont-importbirdfont-export
Creative Cloud App Integration
Export Format
TTFOTFSVG
Export to CNC Single Stroke
Import Formats
SVGTTFOTF
Inkscape Integration
Supported Platforms
WindowsLinuxMac OS XBSD
WindowsmacOSiPad
SVG Import/Export
Vectornator Support

Limitation Features

2 Seat Minimum for Teams Express
2
Annual Paid Monthly Plan Required
No Cloud/Browser App
No Explicit Commercial Licensing
No Permanent Free Illustrator
Platform-specific Features
iPad version may differ from desktop
Substance 3D Apps Not Included

Other Features

No Credit Card for Adobe Express Free
Open Source

Pricing Features

Adobe Express Teams Price
£4.16/mo
Creative Cloud Pro Price (Students/Teachers)
£19.99/mo for first year, then £32.99/mo
Donation Support
Free Tier
Free Tier (Adobe Express)
Free Trial
Generative Credits Creative Cloud Pro
4000/mo to generate & modify images, text, templates
Generative Credits Individual
1000/mo per user to generate vectors, icons, and patterns
Individual Plan Price
£21.98/mo incl. VAT
Monthly Price Creative Cloud Pro
£32.66/mo for 3 months, then £66.49/mo incl. VAT
Monthly Price Creative Cloud Pro Teams
£73.33/mo excl. VAT
Student Discount
over 69%
Subscription Option
Teams Plan Price
£27.99/mo excl. VAT