What is the difference between Google Fonts and Font Squirrel for Editing?

Google Fonts (Free): yes. Font Squirrel (Free): limited.

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Google Fonts vs Font Squirrel

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

License Comparison

Hover or tap any field name to see what it means. Highlighted rows indicate differences.

Field	Google Fonts Free · Free Visit Google Fonts	Font Squirrel Free · Free Visit Font Squirrel
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓	~Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.
	Not required	Not required
	✗	✗
	~You can redistribute the font files under the same SIL Open Font License, but you cannot sell the fonts standalone.	~Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓Published	✓Published
	✗	✗
	✗	✗

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Google Fonts

Free

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Font Squirrel

Free

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Price

Free

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Commercial Use

Yes

Editing

Yes

Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.

Attribution

Exclusive Rights

Redistribution

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

Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.

Print Use

Yes

Digital Use

Yes

Client Work

Yes

Survives Cancellation

Forever

Google Fonts:

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

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

Google Fonts:✓

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

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