Free alternatives to Anisette

The closest free alternatives to Anisette are Josefin Sans and Italiana for a thin, Deco feel, and Federo for bolder titles.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
Josefin SansClose match100 to 700YesVintage headlines
ItalianaSimilar feel400NoFashion titles
FederoSimilar feel400NoDeco titles
Tenor SansSimilar feel400NoElegant subheads
MarcellusSimilar feel400NoLogos and short titles

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. Josefin Sans

    Close match

    Best alternative

    A geometric sans with a 1920s feel, weights from 100 to 700 and italics.

  2. Italiana

    Similar feel

    A thin, elegant Deco-style face in one weight.

  3. Federo

    Similar feel

    Art Deco-style capitals and lowercase in one weight.

  4. Tenor Sans

    Similar feel

    An elegant, open sans with classical proportions, in one weight.

  5. Marcellus

    Similar feel

    Flared, carved letters in one weight. Good for logos and short titles.

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About Anisette

Anisette is an Art Deco display face by Jean François Porchez of Typofonderie.

Designed by
Jean François Porchez
License
Paid
Best free match
Josefin Sans

Questions about Anisette

Is Anisette free?

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

What is the closest free font to Anisette?

The closest free alternatives to Anisette are Josefin Sans and Italiana for a thin, Deco feel, and Federo for bolder titles.

Is Anisette on Google Fonts?

No. Josefin Sans, Italiana and Federo are the closest Anisette-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with Josefin Sans?

Josefin Sans pairs well with Ibarra Real Nova.

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