Commercial type / authorised sources
Buy type
properly.
Paid fonts are not free downloads with a different label. Buy from the foundry or an authorised marketplace so the designer is paid and your licence covers the way you actually use the type.
Our rule
We do not host, mirror or link to pirated font files. Every link on this page goes to a seller or foundry that can issue a real licence.
Licence terms differ by seller and by use. Always read the EULA before you embed a font in a product.
Where to buy
Authorised marketplaces
Adobe Fonts
Subscription
Thousands of families included with Creative Cloud, licensed for desktop and web. The cleanest option if you already pay for Adobe apps.
Best for: Creative Cloud teams
Monotype Fonts
Subscription
The home of Monotype, Linotype and many acquired foundries. Enterprise licensing and brand-centralised font management.
Best for: Brand and enterprise licensing
MyFonts
Per family
One of the largest catalogues, with clear per-use licences and a useful font identification tool. Owned by Monotype.
Best for: Broad catalogue shopping
Fontspring
Per family
Straightforward desktop, web and app licences from many independent foundries, often with simple upgrade paths.
Best for: Small teams and freelancers
Future Fonts
Per family
Foundry-run marketplace for typefaces still in development. Buy early, get updates as the family grows.
Best for: Distinctive, evolving type
YouWorkForThem
Per family
A curated mix of independent type, graphics and templates. Licences are purchased per family.
Best for: Independent and experimental type
Fontshare
Free
Free, high-quality families from the Indian Type Foundry with a permissive licence. A strong step up from generic free fonts.
Best for: Free commercial projects
Creative Market
Per family
Independent designers selling display faces, scripts and bundles. Check each listing for the exact commercial terms.
Best for: Display and campaign type
Go direct
Independent foundries
Buying directly from a foundry usually means the clearest licence, the latest version and the most direct support for the people drawing the type.
Before you pay
One font, several licences
A desktop licence does not automatically cover a website, an app or a logo. Match the licence to every place the font will appear.
| Use | What it typically covers |
|---|---|
| Desktop | Install on a fixed number of computers for print, mockups and static design. |
| Web | Serve the font files from your site. Usually priced by monthly pageviews. |
| App | Embed the font in iOS, Android or desktop software. Often a separate licence. |
| Logo & brand | Use in a trademark or identity. Some foundries require an extended licence. |
| Packaging | Print on products for resale. Check whether a commercial or extended licence applies. |
| Broadcast | Use in film, TV, streaming or large-scale out-of-home campaigns. |
Need a free alternative first?
The open-source library has ready-to-download families with clear licences and no cost.