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Google Fonts vs DaFont

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between Google Fonts and DaFont.

License Comparison

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G
Google Fonts
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
Yes
Limited
Attribution
No
Nice to
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
You can redistribute the font files under the same SIL Open Font License, but you cannot sell the fonts standalone.
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
Google Fonts:

While Google Fonts are free to use, you must comply with the SIL Open Font License terms when redistributing font files.

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

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

Editing

Google Fonts:
DaFont:~

Attribution

Google Fonts:Not required
DaFont:Varies

Redistribution

Google Fonts:~You can redistribute the font files under the same SIL Open Font License, but you cannot sell the fonts standalone.
DaFont:

Print Use

Google Fonts:
DaFont:~

Client Work

Google Fonts:
DaFont:~

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