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DaFont vs Font Squirrel

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between DaFont and Font Squirrel.

License Comparison

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D
DaFont
Free (varies)
F
Font Squirrel
Free
Price
Free (varies by font)
Free

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
Varies per font. Many fonts are free for personal use only. Always check the individual font page for commercial licensing.
Yes
Editing
Limited
Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.
Attribution
Nice to
No
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
No
Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.
Print Use
Limited
Yes
Digital Use
Web font usage via CSS3 @font-face is described as a valid use case, implying digital use is generally supported, but individual font licenses may differ.
Yes
Client Work
Limited
Yes
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
DaFont:

Licenses vary per font. Always check the individual font page - many are free for personal use only.

Font Squirrel:

While all fonts on Font Squirrel are free for commercial use, individual license terms vary. Always review the specific license included with each font download.

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Commercial Use

DaFont:~Varies per font. Many fonts are free for personal use only. Always check the individual font page for commercial licensing.
Font Squirrel:

Attribution

DaFont:Varies
Font Squirrel:Not required

Redistribution

DaFont:
Font Squirrel:~Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.

Print Use

DaFont:~
Font Squirrel:

Client Work

DaFont:~
Font Squirrel:

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