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Open Foundry vs Font Squirrel

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

License Comparison

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Open Foundry
Free
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F
Font Squirrel
Free
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Price
Open Source
Free

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Download
No. Open Foundry is a display, not a distribution platform. Fonts can be downloaded on their respective project or GitHub pages.
Yes
Commercial Use
Often yes, but it depends on the licence of each individual font. Some licences allow full commercial use, others have restrictions. Always read the font's licence before using it in client work, products or campaigns.
Yes
Editing
SIL OFL and similar open-source licenses allow modification of font files, including creating derivative works.
Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.
Attribution
Nice to
No
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
Open-source fonts can be redistributed. Modified versions must use a different name under SIL OFL.
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
Depends on each font's individual licence. Users are advised to read the licence before using in client work.
Yes
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
Open Foundry:

Open Foundry is a curation platform - fonts are hosted elsewhere (Google Fonts, GitHub, etc.). Check the specific license for each font.

Modified versions of SIL OFL fonts must be distributed under a different name to avoid confusion.

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

Download

Open Foundry:✗
Font Squirrel:✓

Commercial Use

Open Foundry:~Often yes, but it depends on the licence of each individual font. Some licences allow full commercial use, others have restrictions. Always read the font's licence before using it in client work, products or campaigns.
Font Squirrel:✓

Editing

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

Attribution

Open Foundry:Varies
Font Squirrel:Not required

Redistribution

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

Client Work

Open Foundry:~Depends on each font's individual licence. Users are advised to read the licence before using in client work.
Font Squirrel:✓

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