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The League of Moveable Type vs Font Squirrel

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between The League of Moveable Type and Font Squirrel.

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The League of Moveable Type
Free (OFL)
F
Font Squirrel
Free
Price
Free
Free

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Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
Yes
Yes
Editing
The SIL OFL permits modification of the font files. Modified versions must be released under the same license and cannot use the original reserved font name.
Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.
Attribution
Req'd
No
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
Implied by SIL OFL terms; modified fonts must also be licensed under the same terms
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
Forever
Forever
The League of Moveable Type:

All fonts are released under the SIL Open Font License. Modified versions must use a different name and be distributed under the same license.

The font collection is intentionally small and curated. If you need a specific style not available here, consider other open-source font sources.

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

The League of Moveable Type:
Font Squirrel:~Varies by font. Most fonts allow use in designs. Some restrict modifying the font files.

Attribution

The League of Moveable Type:Required
Font Squirrel:Not required

Redistribution

The League of Moveable Type:
Font Squirrel:~Redistribution rules depend on each font's individual license. Check the specific license before redistributing font files.

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