InPlaceText vs Refont (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: InPlaceText does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
InPlaceText
3.6 against 3.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Design tools

Side by side

Compared on	InPlaceText	Refont
Our rating	3.6Better	3.2
Starts at	Free	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Design	Design
Plans	Free	Free
Key features	Box-and-replace text editing inside any image Matches original font, colour and style Adjustable font family, weight and alignment Undo, reset and before-and-after comparison Fixes garbled text in AI-generated images	Calligraphy, signature and handwriting generation Tattoo and decorative script styles 100+ styles including gothic, graffiti and bubble Text editing inside existing images Logo and poster generation
Pros	Two free edits a day with no sign-up or watermark Works on photos, screenshots and AI images Nothing is uploaded until Generate is clicked	Well suited to one-off lettering where you never wanted a typeface Faster than searching font libraries for a specific look Free tools available before any subscription
Cons	Free tier is capped at two edits a day Paid options are not listed on the homepage Altering text in images can be misused, so edited files should not be passed off as originals	Output is an image, not an installable .ttf or .otf font Text cannot be edited later without regenerating The name implies a font generator; it is a lettering image generator
Company	InPlaceText, founded 2026	Refont

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261007. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is InPlaceText better than Refont?

In our reviews InPlaceText scores 3.6 and Refont scores 3.2. The better pick depends on the job. InPlaceText: Edit the text inside a photo or screenshot by boxing the words and typing new ones, with AI redrawing them in the original font, colour and style. Refont: Generates lettering as images — not fonts, whatever the name says.

Which is cheaper, InPlaceText or Refont?

InPlaceText: free. Refont: free.

Do InPlaceText and Refont have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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