What is Font Squirrel?
Font Squirrel collects fonts that are free for commercial use and checks their licenses before listing them. You can browse by style, preview fonts with your own text and download them directly.
It also has a Webfont Generator that converts fonts you are allowed to use into web formats with ready-made CSS, and a Matcherator that tries to identify a font from an image.
License and usage
Yes. Font Squirrel is released under the Varies (all commercial-use) license, which allows commercial use without attribution.
What you get
- Curated commercial-use fonts
- License summary for each font
- Webfont Generator
- Font identifier from images
Pros
- Licenses checked for you
- Useful webfont conversion tool
- Easy to browse by category
Cons
- Some listings link to paid fonts
- Site design is a bit dated
Best for
Font Squirrel FAQ
Is Font Squirrel free?
Downloading the free fonts and using the Webfont Generator works without an account. Each font has its own license, summarized on its page.
Can I use Font Squirrel for commercial projects?
Yes. Font Squirrel is released under the Varies (all commercial-use) license, which allows commercial use without attribution.
Do I need an account to download from Font Squirrel?
No. You can browse fontsquirrel.com and download without signing up.
What are some alternatives to Font Squirrel?
Other free options include Google Fonts, Fontshare, Bunny Fonts, Fontsource and Velvetyne.