Google Fonts
fonts.google.comHundreds of open-source font families you can download or embed on websites.
Best for: Web projects and anything that needs a clear open licence.
Freefontsweb fontsopen source
Free font websites
Good free fonts are easy to find if you stick to libraries that publish clear licences. Open-licence fonts can generally be used commercially and embedded on websites.
Random “free font” download sites often mix personal-use-only fonts with open ones, so check each font's licence.
Websites
Fontshare
fontshare.comProfessional-quality typefaces from Indian Type Foundry, free for personal and commercial use.
Best for: Distinctive display and text fonts.
Freefontsdisplay fontstypography
Font Squirrel
fontsquirrel.comHand-picked fonts licensed for commercial use, plus a webfont generator.
Best for: Commercial-use fonts you can trust.
Freefontscommercial usewebfont
Tips
- Look for the SIL Open Font License (OFL) for worry-free commercial use.
- Two families are usually enough for a whole project.
- Self-host fonts on your website for speed and privacy.
Descriptions are written by ZIYNU. Features and free-plan limits change, so check each site before relying on it. Listings are not paid.