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Bezy

Free#32 of 32 in Font Design Software

Bezy: A free, open-source UFO editor for lightweight glyph work across web, macOS, and Linux. Ranked #32 of 32 in Font Design Software by our editors (5.8/10); pricing: Open source; best for lightweight free UFO editing.

5.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.8 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Lightweight free UFO editing
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with no paid tiers
- Loads and saves UFO font files
- Runs on web, macOS, and Linux
Where it doesn't
- Pre-v1.0 alpha and not yet for general use
- Verified feature set is narrower than broader font editors
- No AI features or paid support tiers

Our verdict on Bezy

Bezy is an open-source font editor for typeface designers, font editors, educators, and developers. Built with the Bevy game engine and Rust, it uses UFO as its default source format and focuses on core glyph-editing tasks. The published feature set includes point selection and deletion, canvas pan and zoom, Unicode codepoint testing, undo and redo, keyboard shortcuts, and font saving. Bezy is available as a native application for macOS and Linux, with a WebAssembly build for browser-based editing.

Its strongest fit is lightweight UFO work. Bezy can load and save UFO font files, edit glyph outlines, and test Unicode codepoints without a paid plan structure. Customizable editing tools and toolbar plugins add flexibility, while keyboard-driven navigation can support users who prefer shortcuts for editing. The browser build also gives the project a wider platform reach than a desktop-only editor. These capabilities make Bezy suitable for focused outline edits, teaching contexts, early exploration, and developers or designers who want an open-source tool.

The main consideration is its development stage. Bezy is a pre-v1.0 alpha project, and its maintainers describe it as raw and not yet suitable for general use. Its verified feature set is narrower, so users who need a more complete production font workflow should consider an alternative with broader capabilities. Choose Bezy when free, open-source access, UFO support, and flexible platform availability matter most. Avoid making it the primary choice for established production processes that require a mature and comprehensive editor.

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Bezy pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Bezy fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Variable fonts	Not verified
Color fonts	Not verified
Webfont export	Not verified
Supported platforms	web, macos, linux
Glyph capacity	Not verified
OpenType layout tools	Not verified
Collaboration level	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Web, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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