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Klim Type Foundry vs Font Squirrel

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

License Comparison

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Klim Type Foundry:
K
Klim Type Foundry
Desktop License
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F
Font Squirrel
Free
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Price
Per-font, from ~$50
Free

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Direct download of Font files is prohibited: 'not allowing direct download of the Fonts unrelated to the process of styling text for Your Website.' Back-up copies are permitted for licensee only.
Yes
Commercial Use
Yes
Yes
Editing
Font files cannot be modified.
Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.
Attribution
No
No
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
No
Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.
Print Use
Limited to printing pages of the licensed Website only: 'Viewing and printing pages of the Website using the Fonts is allowed.' Desktop/other print use requires a separate Desktop Font Licence.
Yes
Digital Use
Desktop license covers print and static digital design only. Web, app, and broadcast use require separate licenses.
Yes
Client Work
Agencies may purchase on behalf of a client but must ensure the end user complies with all terms; client is the true licensee/Domain owner. The agency assumes liability for client breaches. Fonts cannot be used as a tool for third parties to create customised products.
Yes
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
Klim Type Foundry:

Desktop, Web, App, and Broadcast licenses are all sold separately. Purchase the correct license for each use case.

Licensing is tiered by company size and usage scope. Self-serve for smaller teams, contact Klim for enterprise pricing.

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

Klim Type Foundry:✗
Font Squirrel:✓

Editing

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

Redistribution

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

Print Use

Klim Type Foundry:~Limited to printing pages of the licensed Website only: 'Viewing and printing pages of the Website using the Fonts is allowed.' Desktop/other print use requires a separate Desktop Font Licence.
Font Squirrel:✓

Digital Use

Klim Type Foundry:~Desktop license covers print and static digital design only. Web, app, and broadcast use require separate licenses.
Font Squirrel:✓

Client Work

Klim Type Foundry:~Agencies may purchase on behalf of a client but must ensure the end user complies with all terms; client is the true licensee/Domain owner. The agency assumes liability for client breaches. Fonts cannot be used as a tool for third parties to create customised products.
Font Squirrel:✓

Indemnification

Klim Type Foundry:✓
Font Squirrel:✗

Refund Policy

Klim Type Foundry:✓
Font Squirrel:✗

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