FontBase offers a paid "Awesome" subscription for advanced tools, but you can replicate many of these without spending money:

for its core functionality. However, the "Awesome" tier was introduced to fund ongoing development and provide professional-grade tools. Free Version:

You can activate any Google Font with one click without downloading files manually. 2. Use the "Watch" Folders

, which includes many of the same core features without a subscription. Free vs. Awesome Features

If you find that FontBase’s free tier doesn't meet your needs and you absolutely cannot pay for the Awesome tier, consider these alternatives: FontMojo: A fast, minimalist font solicitor.