Fonts like Archivo

The closest fonts to Archivo are Work Sans, Libre Franklin and Chivo, free grotesques for headlines and dense layouts.

  • 6 free fonts
  • Free for commercial use
  • Updated November 2026

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
Work SansClose match100 to 900YesPlain headlines with character
Libre FranklinClose match100 to 900YesNews and editorial
ChivoClose match100 to 900YesHeadlines with weight
BarlowSimilar feel100 to 900YesSigns and dashboards
Public SansSimilar feel100 to 900YesPlain, neutral UI
RobotoSimilar feel100 to 900YesEveryday UI text

The 6 closest fonts to Archivo

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

  1. Work Sans

    Close match

    Best alternative

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

  2. Libre Franklin

    Close match

    A Franklin Gothic-style grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  3. Chivo

    Close match

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

  4. Barlow

    Similar feel

    A slightly rounded grotesque with a DIN-like feel, weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  5. Public Sans

    Similar feel

    A plain, neutral sans with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  6. Roboto

    Similar feel

    An everyday grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

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About Archivo

Archivo was designed by Omnibus-Type and is free on Google Fonts.

Designed by
Omnibus-Type
License
Free on Google Fonts
Closest match
Work Sans
See Archivo on Fontpair

Questions about Archivo

Is Archivo free?

Yes. Archivo is free on Google Fonts, including for commercial use.

What font is similar to Archivo?

Work Sans, Libre Franklin and Chivo are the closest.

What font pairs well with Work Sans?

Work Sans pairs well with Space Mono, JetBrains Mono or Fira Code.

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