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Kittl vs WhatFont

Kittl logo

Kittl

Content Creation

Browser design tool for typography, lettering and merchandise graphics with a licensed asset library

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WhatFont logo

WhatFont

Browser Extensions

Identify fonts on web pages

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kittl the asset licence is tied to an active subscription rather than to the exported file, so anyone building a shop on Kittl artwork needs to read the terms before cancelling and assume nothing about designs already sold.; WhatFont can only detect web-safe fonts and fonts loaded via web font services
  • They diverge on capability: Kittl covers Asset library, WhatFont covers Font detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kittl and WhatFont actually diverge.

Attributes where Kittl and WhatFont differ
AttributeKittlWhatFont
Pricing modelPer user per monthUnknown
PlatformsWebChrome, Firefox, Arc
CategoryContent CreationBrowser Extensions
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Kittl

  • Asset library
  • Text effects
  • AI image generation
  • Vectoriser
  • Background removal
  • Mockups

Only in WhatFont

  • Font detection
  • Typography info
  • Service detection
  • Hover inspection
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Kittl

  • Producing a run of t-shirt designs where every font and texture must be cleared for resalenot WhatFont
  • Building a small brand identity quickly without an Illustrator licence or a designernot WhatFont
  • Turning a rough sketch into vector artwork for a poster or packaging label in one sessionnot WhatFont
  • Generating listing mockups for a print-on-demand shop in the same tool that made the artworknot WhatFont

WhatFont

  • Identifying typefaces used on competitor websites for design researchnot Kittl
  • Sourcing font inspiration from high-performing landing pagesnot Kittl
  • Discovering web font services like Google Fonts or Typekit on sitesnot Kittl

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Kittl

  • The asset licence is tied to an active subscription rather than to the exported file, so anyone building a shop on Kittl artwork needs to read the terms before cancelling and assume nothing about designs already sold.
  • Several effects rasterise on export, so a design that looks correct on screen can fail a printer requirement for genuine vector artwork or CMYK separations.
  • There is no offline mode at all; the editor is browser-only, which matters for anyone working from a market stall, a print shop floor or an unreliable connection.
  • Kittl does not disclose the training data behind its AI image generation, so buyers who need provenance assurances for client or licensed work cannot obtain them.
  • The typography effects are tuned for the bundled faces, so uploading your own licensed fonts is possible on paid plans but loses much of what makes the tool fast.

WhatFont

  • Can only detect web-safe fonts and fonts loaded via web font services
  • Does not work on images with embedded text or rasterized typography
  • Limited to inspecting single text elements at a time

Pricing, plan by plan

Kittl

Free
  • Free$undefined/month
    • Limited exports
    • Restricted asset access
    • No commercial licence on premium assets
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Full asset library with commercial use
    • High-resolution export
    • AI generation credits
  • Expert$undefined/month
    • Higher generation limits
    • Priority rendering
    • Extended export formats

WhatFont

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Font inspection on any website
    • Font family identification
    • Font size and weight detection

Which should you pick?

Choose Kittl if

  • You need asset library.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want text effects.
Kittl review

Choose WhatFont if

  • You need font detection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Arc.
  • You also want typography info.
WhatFont review

Questions people ask

Is Kittl or WhatFont better?
Neither clearly leads. Kittl starts at Free and WhatFont at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kittl or WhatFont?
Kittl starts at Free and WhatFont at Free.
Does Kittl or WhatFont run on more platforms?
Kittl runs on Web. WhatFont runs on Chrome, Firefox, Arc.
Can I use Kittl for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Kittl best used for?
Kittl is most often used for producing a run of t-shirt designs where every font and texture must be cleared for resale, building a small brand identity quickly without an illustrator licence or a designer, turning a rough sketch into vector artwork for a poster or packaging label in one session, generating listing mockups for a print-on-demand shop in the same tool that made the artwork. Of those, producing a run of t-shirt designs where every font and texture must be cleared for resale and building a small brand identity quickly without an illustrator licence or a designer are not what WhatFont is typically brought in for.
What can Kittl do that WhatFont cannot?
Kittl covers Asset library, Text effects, AI image generation, Vectoriser. WhatFont covers Font detection, Typography info, Service detection, Hover inspection.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kittl: Can I sell what I make with the bundled assets?

Yes on paid plans, which grant commercial use of the library assets. The right is tied to the subscription, so read the licence terms before you cancel.

WhatFont: How do I use WhatFont to inspect fonts?

Click the WhatFont icon in your browser toolbar to activate it, then hover over any text on a webpage to see the font name and details in a pop-up. Click the text to reveal additional information like font style, weight, color, and font samples.

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Kittl: Is it a replacement for Illustrator?

No. It has no serious path editing, colour management or prepress tooling. It is a fast route to decorative print artwork, not a general vector editor.

WhatFont: What browsers does WhatFont support?

WhatFont works on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Arc browser. It is available as a free extension in each browser's extension store.

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Kittl: Who owns the AI-generated images?

Kittl grants commercial use of generated output on paid plans. It does not publish what the underlying models were trained on.

WhatFont: Is WhatFont free?

Yes. WhatFont is a completely free browser extension with no paid tier or premium features. It is maintained as a free tool for designers and developers.

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