Fontstand
Test & rent fonts.
Overview
Fontstand offers a unique model for accessing high-quality fonts. Instead of buying expensive perpetual licenses upfront, designers can use the Fontstand Mac or Windows app to test fonts for free for one hour or rent them on a monthly basis for a fraction of the full price. The platform features fonts from dozens of leading independent foundries, making it an affordable way to use professional typography.
✨ Key Features
- Rent fonts on a monthly basis
- Free 1-hour trials for any font
- Desktop app for Mac and Windows
- Fonts from a large collection of independent foundries
- Credit from rentals can be used towards a full license purchase
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unique 'try for free, rent by the month' model
- Access to a curated list of high-quality independent foundries
- Lowers the barrier to entry for using professional fonts
Unique Value: Democratizes access to high-end typography by allowing designers to test fonts for free and rent them affordably, removing the financial risk of traditional font licensing.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- A freelance designer renting a font for 2 months to complete a specific client project
- An agency testing 10 different typefaces in a design mockup before purchasing the final choice
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Needing a font for long-term, continuous use (buying is more cost-effective)
- Enterprises requiring centralized font management and compliance
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a completely different model to purchasing from MyFonts or subscribing to Adobe Fonts. It's ideal for project-based work and extensive testing, which other platforms don't facilitate as well.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free 1-hour trials of any font.
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