Fonts.com
Find, try, and buy fonts for desktop and web.
Overview
Fonts.com is a major digital font marketplace and a subsidiary of Monotype. It provides a vast library of over 150,000 desktop and web fonts for purchase. It also offers the Fonts.com subscription, which gives users access to a large portion of this library for a recurring fee. The platform serves as a primary retail outlet for many of Monotype's own renowned foundries like Linotype, ITC, and Monotype.
āØ Key Features
- Vast library of over 150,000 fonts
- Individual font purchases (perpetual licenses)
- Optional subscription service for access to thousands of fonts
- Fonts from major foundries like Linotype, Monotype, and ITC
- Web font hosting service
šÆ Key Differentiators
- Direct retail channel for Monotype's classic font libraries
- Offers both subscription and perpetual license models
- Strong focus on professional and corporate typefaces
Unique Value: Provides flexible access (purchase or subscribe) to one of the world's most prestigious and professional font catalogs, including timeless classics.
šÆ Use Cases (3)
ā Best For
- A corporation purchasing licenses for a classic typeface like Helvetica Neue for their brand guidelines
- A web developer using the subscription service to test and deploy fonts on client sites
š” Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users looking for free or budget-friendly fonts
- Designers seeking unique, handcrafted fonts from independent artists
š Alternatives
It is very similar to its sister site, MyFonts, but with a stronger emphasis on Monotype's own catalog and a subscription option. Monotype Fonts is the more modern, all-in-one enterprise solution from the same parent company.
š» Platforms
ā Offline Mode Available
š Support Options
- ā Email Support
- ā Phone Support
- ā Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
š Compliance & Security
š° Pricing
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