Free fonts for commercial use in logos
Many "free" fonts are for personal use only. Here is what the licenses really allow, and fonts you can safely use in a business logo.
SIL Open Font License. Safe for logos, print, web and apps.
Logo ✓Print ✓Web ✓Video ✓ Font details →SIL Open Font License. Popular for modern brands.
Logo ✓Print ✓Web ✓Video ✓ Font details →SIL Open Font License. Premium serif for logos.
Logo ✓Print ✓Web ✓Video ✓ Font details →SIL Open Font License. Bold signs and labels.
Logo ✓Print ✓Web ✓Video ✓ Font details →Open license. Neutral and safe for apps and websites.
Logo ✓Print ✓Web ✓Video ✓ Font details →SIL Open Font License. Friendly and professional.
Logo ✓Print ✓Web ✓Video ✓ Font details →Font pairings for free fonts for commercial use logo
Mensah & Sons
Quality building materials since 1998. Branches in Tema, Kasoa and Takoradi.
Montserrat + LoraA safe, fully open-licensed pair for any business.
Mensah & Sons
Quality building materials since 1998. Branches in Tema, Kasoa and Takoradi.
Playfair Display + LatoOpen-licensed and classic.
Mensah & Sons
Quality building materials since 1998. Branches in Tema, Kasoa and Takoradi.
Bebas Neue + RobotoBold and practical, open-licensed.
Tips before you design
- "Free for personal use" means you may NOT use the font in a business logo.
- SIL Open Font License (OFL) fonts are free for logos, print, web and products you sell.
- You may not sell the font file itself, even if the font is free.
- Save a copy of the license file with your logo files, in case anyone asks later.
Questions people ask
Can I use Google Fonts in a logo?
Yes. Google Fonts use open licenses (mostly SIL Open Font License) that allow commercial use, including logos.
What does "free for personal use" mean?
You can use it for private, non-money projects only. Using it for a business, client or product needs a commercial license.
Do I have to credit the font designer?
The SIL Open Font License does not require credit in your logo or design. Credit is only needed if you share the font files.
All fonts on this page are free Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0. You can use them in commercial work such as logos, prints, products and videos. You cannot sell the font files themselves.