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Font Squirrel vs DaFont

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

License Comparison

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

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
Yes
Varies per font. Many fonts are free for personal use only. Always check the individual font page for commercial licensing.
Editing
Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.
Limited
Attribution
No
Nice to
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.
No
Print Use
Yes
Limited
Digital Use
Yes
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.
Client Work
Yes
Limited
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
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.

DaFont:

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

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Commercial Use

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

Attribution

Font Squirrel:Not required
DaFont:Varies

Redistribution

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

Print Use

Font Squirrel:
DaFont:~

Client Work

Font Squirrel:
DaFont:~

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