Birdfont vs Adobe Illustrator

Comparing the features of Birdfont to Adobe Illustrator

Feature
Birdfont
Adobe Illustrator

Capability Features

Apple Pencil Support
Arabic Script Support
Autotrace Raster Images
Background Images
Backup and Crash Recovery
Batch Import/Export
Cloud Storage Creative Cloud Pro/Teams
100GB
Cloud Storage Individual
100GB
Cloud Storage Teams
1TB
Customizable Color Themes
Customizable Shortcuts
Digital and Print Output
Drawing Tools
Editable Vector Graphics from Text
Exclusive Business Features
Font Export
TTFOTFSVGEOTCOLR/CPAL
Generative AI Features
Generative Credits Creative Cloud Pro
4000
Generative Credits Individual
25
Generative Expand
Global Edits
HiDPI Support
Import and Merge Fonts
Infinite Scaling
Kerning Tools
Ligature Creation
Monochrome and Color Fonts
Multi-language UI
Multi-master Export
Multi-Platform Support
WindowsMaciPad
Objects on Path
Pattern Creation
Pencil Tool Live Preview
Performance Enhancements
Project Neo (2D to 3D)
Real-Time Rendering
Repeat for Patterns
Retype Font Identification
RTL Script Support
Shape Builder
SVG Parser
Template Library
Text to Pattern
Tutorials Included
Undo/Redo
Unicode Support
Variable Font Support

Integration Features

Adobe Creative Cloud Integration
PhotoshopAdobe ExpressFrame.ioFirefly
Adobe Express Premium
Adobe Fonts Integration
Adobe Illustrator Integration
Command Line Utilities
birdfont-autotracebirdfont-importbirdfont-export
Export Format
TTFOTFSVG
Export to CNC Single Stroke
Firefly AI Access
Frame.io for Creative Cloud
Import Formats
SVGTTFOTF
Inkscape Integration
Non-Adobe Generative AI Access
Supported Platforms
WindowsLinuxMac OS XBSD
SVG Import Export
Vectornator Support

Limitation Features

Has Free Forever Version
No Cloud/Browser App
No Explicit Commercial Licensing
No Perpetual License

Other Features

Open Source

Pricing Features

Creative Cloud Pro Price (Individuals)
US$69.99/mo
Creative Cloud Pro Price (Teams)
US$99.99/mo per license
Donation Support
Free Tier
Free Trial
Monthly Price Individual
US$22.99/mo
Monthly Price Students After First Year
US$39.99/mo
Monthly Price Students First Year
US$24.99/mo
Monthly Price Teams
US$37.99/mo per license
Paid Subscription
Student Discount Percentage
64% off
Subscription Option