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At a Glance
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect
Star Rating
(75)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$150.00 1 Seat Per Year
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FontBase
FontBase
Star Rating
(48)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 User
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that FontBase excels in its font activation feature, scoring 8.1, which allows for seamless integration of fonts into design projects. In contrast, Extensis Connect received a higher score of 8.7, indicating a more robust font activation process that users find more reliable.
  • Reviewers mention that FontBase's font editor is less intuitive, with a score of 6.9, which can hinder users looking for advanced editing capabilities. Extensis Connect, however, scores 7.6, suggesting a more user-friendly interface for editing fonts, making it a better choice for those who prioritize this feature.
  • G2 users highlight that FontBase's drag and drop upload feature is rated at 8.7, making it easy to add new fonts quickly. Extensis Connect slightly edges out with a score of 8.8, indicating a more streamlined process that users appreciate for its efficiency.
  • Users on G2 report that FontBase's organization capabilities, particularly in categorization, scored 6.8, which may lead to challenges in managing large font libraries. In contrast, Extensis Connect's categorization feature scored 7.7, providing users with better tools for organizing their fonts effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that FontBase's platform search feature scored 7.3, which may not meet the needs of users looking for advanced search functionalities. Extensis Connect does not have a specific score listed, but its overall organization features suggest a more comprehensive search capability.
  • Users say that the quality of support for FontBase is rated at 8.7, which is generally favorable, but Extensis Connect's support quality is slightly lower at 8.2, indicating that users may find FontBase more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect
$150.00
1 Seat Per Year
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FontBase
Free
$0
User
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Free Trial
Extensis Connect
No trial information available
FontBase
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
54
8.3
31
Ease of Use
8.5
55
9.0
31
Ease of Setup
8.7
10
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.5
10
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
37
8.7
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
56
8.5
24
Features by Category
8.3
41
8.1
15
Activation
9.0
38
8.6
15
8.7
41
8.1
14
8.8
38
8.7
10
Usage
Feature Not Available
6.9
8
8.4
37
8.8
12
8.7
41
8.4
15
Feature Not Available
8.6
7
Organization
7.3
29
Feature Not Available
7.7
34
6.8
13
7.8
33
Feature Not Available
8.1
36
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect
FontBase
FontBase
Extensis Connect and FontBase are categorized as Font Management
Unique Categories
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect has no unique categories
FontBase
FontBase has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
82.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.7%
FontBase
FontBase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect
Graphic Design
35.1%
Design
23.0%
Marketing and Advertising
13.5%
Printing
10.8%
Publishing
2.7%
Other
14.9%
FontBase
FontBase
Graphic Design
26.7%
Design
15.6%
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Design

I like the shared library of fonts. Before, our teams' systems had all different fonts, so issues would arise when opening documents - not anymore!

Most Helpful Critical Review
Paul M.
PM
Paul M.
Verified User in Design

It's very buggy and not intuitive to use. My most used functions are not in obvious places. I've been using it for a long time and still forget where things are. Not well designed

FontBase
FontBase
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Peter R.
PR
Peter R.
Verified User in Events Services

As a multi-PC user, I like easy access to all of my fonts regardless of whether I am at work, home, or wherever. FontBase does a great job of not only organizing and managing my font libraries but also allows me to sync those fonts to any device with the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jonatan T.
JT
Jonatan T.
Verified User in Graphic Design

I have an extensive typo catalog, and that's why we use this software. This program is prolonged on reading all my fonts every time I'm searching for something, and I would appreciate a better performance

Alternatives
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect Alternatives
Font Book
Font Book
Add Font Book
RightFont
RightFont
Add RightFont
Typeface
Typeface
Add Typeface
Monotype Fonts
Monotype Fonts
Add Monotype Fonts
FontBase
FontBase Alternatives
Font Book
Font Book
Add Font Book
RightFont
RightFont
Add RightFont
NexusFont
NexusFont
Add NexusFont
Typeface
Typeface
Add Typeface
Discussions
Extensis Connect
Extensis Connect Discussions
I am unable to provide real-time information or updates on software versions. Please check the official website or contact the software provider for the most current version of Suitcase Fusion.
1 comment
Cindi D.
CD
Suitcase Fusion is now "Connect Fonts". The version I am running is the most current: 23.0.2. The last version of Suitcase Fusion is/was 22.0.4, which no...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Extensis Connect has no more discussions with answers
FontBase
FontBase Discussions
Is FontBase any good?
2 comments
Lisa Monique C.
LC
Yes, Fontbase is good! I look forward to its future. The price is right as well. It took me a little while to get used to it and to understand how it works...Read more
What is the best font software?
1 comment
Peter R.
PR
It depends on what your operating system is and what your intent is. I am a big fan of Font Base for PC and Typeface for Mac. Typeface is part of the SetApp...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
FontBase has no more discussions with answers