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Adobe Fonts vs AMP Font Viewer

Both stand on font management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Adobe Fonts

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Adobe Fonts offers desktop and web font workflows, with access tied to subscription eligibility. Its web-serving and licensing restrictions matter if you need self-hosting, app embedding, or server installation.

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AMP Font Viewer

Free plan Windows

AMP Font Viewer combines font browsing, organization and installation with scratchpad and print features. Its listed platform is Windows, and its product page provides specific administrator guidance for Vista and Windows 7.

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The facts

	Adobe Fonts	AMP Font Viewer
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	fonts.adobe.com	ampsoft.net
On font management software	#1 of 27	#5 of 27

Adobe Fonts: what it does well

Library contains more than 30,000 fonts.
Free plan offers a basic library of about 5,500 fonts.
Web Projects provide controls for styles and language subsets.
Fonts are licensed for personal and commercial use.
Supports TTF and OTF formats.

What to know first

Desktop font access requires a named-user Adobe subscription.
Web fonts must use Adobe's embed code.
App embedding and server installation are excluded.
Self-hosting web fonts is not allowed.

AMP Font Viewer: what it does well

Supports TrueType, OpenType and Type 1.
Installs fonts individually or as a list.
Temporary fonts remain available until the program closes.
Includes a scratchpad and sample printing.
Available in English and Spanish.

What to know first

Windows only.
Permanent installation may be blocked by security settings on Vista or Windows 7.

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