What it does
FontAgent manages, compares and activates fonts on Mac and Windows, with editions for individual and shared collections. Its desktop software has a 30-day trial before a paid licence or subscription is needed.
On Windows, choose Import Fonts from the Home or Fonts ribbon, or press Ctrl+O, and select a font file or folder. Imported files join All Fonts; a timestamped set also appears in Import History. Rename that set for a project, or drag fonts onto an existing set in the sidebar.
Use tags for information the font file does not already know: a client, visual mood or intended use. Smart Sets are better suited to existing properties such as weight or slant. Select Tags and Comments in the bottom pane to view the tags attached to selected fonts or sets.
Click a font’s activation slider to make it available in application font menus. A set’s slider activates its contained fonts together, and inactive fonts can still be previewed and compared. Some applications need restarting to display newly activated fonts.
The trial runs for 30 days or until converted to a paid licence or subscription. Sync editions add cross-computer synchronization and sharing, including tags. Choose the edition around those needs, and ensure the licences for the fonts themselves permit the intended sharing.
Strengths
- Tags and Smart Sets distinguish project descriptions from existing font properties.
- Font sets can be activated together while inactive fonts remain available for comparison.
Watch out for
- Cloud sync and sharing depend on the selected edition.
Best for
- Designers organizing large licensed font collections
- Studios using project and client tags
Sources
- Trials and Downloads: FontAgent (Oct 27, 2026)
- FontAgent 10 for Windows: Home (Oct 27, 2026)
- Using Tags and Comments: FontAgent (Oct 27, 2026)
- Importing Fonts: FontAgent (Oct 27, 2026)
- Activating Fonts: FontAgent (Oct 27, 2026)