Open Source Fonts & Commercial Use
FontHubs focuses on fonts published under recognized open-source or free-license terms. Many may be used in commercial projects under certain conditions, but requirements vary by license. Always read the license on each font page before use.
Can open-source fonts be used commercially?
Many open-source or free-license fonts allow commercial use in certain cases (branding, web, apps, print), but you must follow each font's license. Common requirements may include:
- Retain copyright notices or license files (e.g. OFL)
- Do not sell the font files themselves as standalone products
- Follow renaming and redistribution rules for modified versions
- Check extra limits for trademarks, logos, or embedding
- Read the full license on the font detail page before use
See Open Source Only and licensing SSS.
Main License Types
SIL Open Font License (OFL)
The most popular open source font license, allowing free use, modification, and distribution, including commercial purposes. Widely used on platforms like Google Fonts.
Apache License 2.0
A permissive open source license that allows commercial use, requiring copyright notice retention. Suitable for enterprise-level projects.
MIT License
A very simple open source license, allowing almost unlimited use, including commercial purposes. Only requires copyright notice retention.
CC0 (Creative Commons Zero)
Complete copyright waiver, font enters the public domain, can be used without restriction, including for commercial purposes.
Kullan?m Tips
Read the License Carefully
Licenses differ significantly; always read the full license before commercial use.
Retain Copyright Information
Some licenses require retaining copyright notices. We recommend marking the font source appropriately in your project.
Check for Updates Regularly
Font version updates may affect license terms. We recommend checking for new versions regularly.
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