Summary only, not legal advice. The licence text governs; confirm with the rights holder for your use. Read more
Sources · Fonts
Directory of free fonts it believes are licensed for commercial use. Licences vary font by font, so check each font's own licence.
Can I use it in commercial work?
Font Squirrel believes listed fonts have free commercial desktop licences, but tells you to read each licence.
“As far as we know, all the fonts on the site have free desktop licenses, meaning they can be used in commercial graphics and images free of charge.”
Can I use it in work I make for a client?
Covered by the commercial desktop use Font Squirrel describes; check the font's licence.
“As far as we know, all the fonts on the site have free desktop licenses, meaning they can be used in commercial graphics and images free of charge.”
Can I use it in a logo?
Font Squirrel's FAQ says logos are fine, subject to each font's licence.
“Are you designing a logo with the font? That’s fine.”
Can a logo made with it be registered as a trademark?
Not addressed; depends on each font's licence.
Can I use it on merchandise or products I sell?
T-shirts are fine per the FAQ, subject to each font's licence.
“Using it on a T-shirt? Also fine.”
Can I use it on a website (live text or web embedding)?
Each font page shows which uses it believes are allowed (incl. @font-face).
“Each font has an row of symbols indicating what typical uses we think it allows for free.”
Can I embed it in an app or software?
Shown per font via the usage symbols.
“Each font has an row of symbols indicating what typical uses we think it allows for free.”
Can I use it in social posts, video or broadcast?
Not addressed; depends on each font's licence.
Can I use it in paid advertising?
Not addressed; depends on each font's licence.
Can I use or embed it in ebooks and PDFs?
Shown per font via the usage symbols.
“Each font has an row of symbols indicating what typical uses we think it allows for free.”
Can I give the font/asset files to my client?
Not addressed; depends on each font's licence.
How many people or devices does it cover?
Not addressed; depends on each font's licence.
What happens to my work if I cancel or stop paying?
Free fonts; no subscription — but licence terms vary per font.
Can I modify it?
Not addressed; depends on each font's licence.
What does it say about AI (output ownership, training, indemnity)?
Not addressed on the pages we checked.
“Please read the license on each font before you use them to be sure.”
Quotes are copied verbatim from these pages as they read on 19 October 2026. Wording changes are tracked on the changelog.