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Head to head · 2026

Refont vs Sivi

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Refont

Generates lettering as images — not fonts, whatever the name says

3.2Free

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Sivi

Generates marketing designs as editable layers with real fonts and vectors, not flat images

4.1$16/mo

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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: Refont does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Sivi

    3.2 against 4.1

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Design tools

Side by side

Compared onRefontSivi
Our rating3.24.1Better
Starts atFree$16/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryDesignDesign
PlansFreeFrom $16/mo
Key features
  • 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
  • Editable layered output with real fonts and vectors
  • Ads, social posts, banners and e-commerce graphics
  • 72-plus languages and unrestricted sizing
  • Brand kit upload for fonts, colours and assets
  • API and UI SDK for agencies and enterprise
Pros
  • 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
  • Layers mean a design can be corrected rather than regenerated
  • API access for volume rather than a UI-only tool
  • Free tier of 12 designs a month
Cons
  • 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
  • Generated layouts still need a designer's eye
  • Brand governance at volume takes setting up properly
  • 12 free designs is evaluation, not working capacity
CompanyRefontHelloSivi Software Labs Private Limited

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260820. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Refont better than Sivi?

In our reviews Refont scores 3.2 and Sivi scores 4.1. The better pick depends on the job. Refont: Generates lettering as images — not fonts, whatever the name says. Sivi: Generates marketing designs as editable layers with real fonts and vectors, not flat images.

Which is cheaper, Refont or Sivi?

Refont: free. Sivi: from $16/mo.

Do Refont and Sivi have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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