Free alternatives to Akkurat

The best free alternatives to Akkurat are Inter and Hanken Grotesk, neutral grotesques. Work Sans and Chivo are close in feel.

  • 5 free alternatives
  • Free for commercial use
  • Updated November 2026

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
InterClose match100 to 900YesInterfaces and body text
Hanken GroteskClose match100 to 900YesClean UI and body text
Work SansSimilar feel100 to 900YesPlain headlines with character
ChivoSimilar feel100 to 900YesHeadlines with weight
SwitzerSimilar feel100 to 900YesCalm, neutral branding

The 5 best free alternatives

Same widths: drawn to the same letter widths, so nothing reflows. Close match: nearest look. Similar feel: same mood, different details.

  1. Inter

    Close match

    Best alternative

    A neutral sans drawn for screens, with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  2. Hanken Grotesk

    Close match

    A clean grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  3. Work Sans

    Similar feel

    A grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics. A bit of character in the bold weights.

  4. Chivo

    Similar feel

    A grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics. Heavy weights work well in headlines.

  5. Switzer

    Similar feel

    A calm, neutral grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

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About Akkurat

Akkurat was designed by Laurenz Brunner and released by Lineto in 2004.

Designed by
Laurenz Brunner, 2004
License
Paid
Best free match
Inter

Questions about Akkurat

Is Akkurat free?

No. Akkurat needs a paid license for websites, apps and commercial work.

What is the closest free font to Akkurat?

The best free alternatives to Akkurat are Inter and Hanken Grotesk, neutral grotesques.

Is Akkurat on Google Fonts?

No. Inter, Hanken Grotesk and Work Sans are the closest Akkurat-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with Inter?

Inter pairs well with Gloock, Instrument Serif or JetBrains Mono.

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