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Google Fonts API vs SVG Repo

If you need a Design & Creative API that's easy to integrate, go with Google Fonts API.

Google Fonts API

Access the full Google Fonts library. Browse, search, and serve web fonts with metadata and CSS.

SVG Repo

Free SVG vectors and icons. Browse 500,000+ open-licensed SVGs for use in design and development.

Google Fonts API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

SVG Repo

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureGoogle Fonts APISVG Repo
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

SVG Repo is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.