fontbase ☆
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Description:
Font manager
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.25.10@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @fontbaseapp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: font-manager design-tools productivity typography designer-utilities
Install: brew install --cask fontbase
About:
FontBase is a comprehensive font management application designed for macOS that simplifies the organization and activation of font libraries. It allows users to manage thousands of fonts efficiently without permanently installing them into system folders. The tool provides instant activation of font families for specific projects, helping designers maintain a clean workflow and optimal system performance.
Key Features:
  • Instant font activation and deactivation
  • Automatic font classification and tagging
  • Duplicate font detection and management
  • Google Fonts integration and syncing
  • Clean, distraction-free user interface
Use Cases:
  • Managing large font libraries for design projects
  • Temporarily activating fonts for client work without cluttering system fonts
  • Organizing fonts by project, client, or style for quick access
Alternatives:
  • RightFont – Similar font manager with comparable features, though FontBase offers a free tier
  • FontExplorer X – Legacy font manager with subscription model, FontBase provides more modern UI
  • Native macOS Font Book – Built-in solution but lacks advanced organization and temporary activation features
Version History
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Feb 7, 2026 6:59pm 2.25.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 3850b764
Feb 5, 2026 10:05am 2.25.6 0 VERSION_BUMP c53d2fb3
Feb 4, 2026 1:23pm 2.25.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ddc955b
Feb 2, 2026 1:07pm 2.25.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ef1bc5cb
Jan 26, 2026 1:13pm 2.25.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4f3559ea
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 2.23.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 01c0ed6a
Aug 26, 2025 10:08am 2.23.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3ad6d55e
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