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OH! MY FONT. vs Open Font Library
Both stand on font marketplaces. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWebWindows
OH! MY FONT. offers a sizable Japanese font catalog, commercial-use permission, and a 14-day trial that does not auto-convert. Check the Japan location requirement, PC limit, offline restriction, and separate embedding licensing before subscribing.
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Open Font Library offers searchable font browsing, customizable previews, and a way for members to contribute files. Check each font’s profile for its individual license, since the site does not guarantee the accuracy of its font information.
Visit Open Font LibraryThe facts
| OH! MY FONT. | Open Font Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual plan: ¥26,400 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ohmyfont.jp | fontlibrary.org |
| On font marketplaces | #14 of 27 | #18 of 27 |
OH! MY FONT.: what it does well
- About 300 typefaces in the catalog
- Commercial use allowed, including logos and packaging
- Trial has the annual plan’s typefaces
- Fonts can be activated with one click
What to know first
- Users must be located in Japan
- App cannot be used while the PC is offline
- One PC per license at a time
- Embedding font files requires a separate license
Open Font Library: what it does well
- Free access to the font catalogue.
- Browse by category, language, and license.
- Preview text with adjustable size.
- Supports CSS use for website designs.
- Lists five font formats.
What to know first
- Each font has its own creator-set license.
- The site does not guarantee font information accuracy.
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