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Fontshare by Indian Type Foundry vs Font Squirrel

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between Fontshare by Indian Type Foundry and Font Squirrel.

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Fontshare by Indian Type Foundry
Free
F
Font Squirrel
Free
Price
Free
Free

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
Yes
Yes
Editing
Font files cannot be modified. You use them as-is for typesetting.
Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.
Attribution
No
No
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
Cannot redistribute font files. Must direct others to Fontshare to download.
Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.
Print Use
Yes
Yes
Digital Use
Yes
Yes
Client Work
Yes
Yes
Survives Cancellation
Lose it
Forever
Fontshare by Indian Type Foundry:

Fontshare fonts cannot be redistributed - you must direct others to download from fontshare.com.

While currently free, licensing terms could change for future releases. Downloaded fonts retain their original license.

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

Editing

Fontshare by Indian Type Foundry:
Font Squirrel:~Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.

Redistribution

Fontshare by Indian Type Foundry:
Font Squirrel:~Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.

Survives Cancellation

Fontshare by Indian Type Foundry:
Font Squirrel:Published

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