Monotype Fonts supports three methods for delivering fonts on the web. All three use licensed fonts, but they differ in who manages delivery, updates, and compliance.
Monotype-hosted
Self-hosted
Third-party hosted (through partner platforms)
Each option balances control, setup effort, and compliance differently. Choose the one that fits your team's infrastructure and workflow.
Monotype-hosted (Premium choice)
Monotype delivers your fonts through its global content delivery network (CDN). This option suits enterprises and brand managers, and performance-focused teams that want licensing and performance handled for them.
It is the simplest and most powerful way to manage web fonts at scale.
Fonts are served through Monotype's global CDN
Licensing and compliance are managed automatically (no legal risk)
You get analytics and insights on font usage
Updates and optimizations, including variable fonts and subsetting, apply automatically
Self-hosted (Developer friendly)
You serve fonts directly from your own servers. This option suits developers and teams with existing infrastructure who want direct and full control over delivery.
This option gives you maximum control. You can start small and scale later.
You control font delivery from your own servers
Fonts integrate into your existing build pipelines, including CI/CD and npm
Licensing tiers are transparent and defined upfront
Third-party hosted (seamless integration)
Fonts are available directly inside platforms like Shopify, Webflow, and Canva. This option suits agencies, small and midsize businesses, and e-commerce teams that build on those platforms.
It is perfect for fast-moving teams.
Licensed fonts work immediately inside supported platforms
No separate hosting setup is required
The option scales as you add projects or clients
Choosing an option
Use Monotype-hosted if you need centralized compliance and performance management.
Use self-hosted if your team manages its own infrastructure and wants full delivery control.
Use third-party hosted if you already build on a supported platform and want fonts available without extra setup.