Free alternatives to Bank Gothic

The closest free alternative to Bank Gothic is Michroma, a square, wide sans that works in all caps. Orbitron and Chakra Petch lean more futuristic.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
MichromaClose match400NoWide, techy headlines
OrbitronSimilar feel300 to 900NoSci-fi and gaming titles
Chakra PetchSimilar feel300 to 700YesTech and gaming UI
Exo 2Similar feel100 to 900YesTech and gaming
JuraSimilar feel300 to 700NoTechnical labels

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. Michroma

    Close match

    Best alternative

    A wide, square sans in one weight with a space-age look.

  2. Orbitron

    Similar feel

    A wide, geometric display face with weights from 400 to 900 and a futuristic look.

  3. Chakra Petch

    Similar feel

    A squared, techy sans with weights from 300 to 700 and italics.

  4. Exo 2

    Similar feel

    A techy geometric sans with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  5. Jura

    Similar feel

    A light, squared sans with weights from 300 to 700 and a technical feel.

About Bank Gothic

Bank Gothic was designed by Morris Fuller Benton in 1930.

Designed by
Morris Fuller Benton, 1930
License
Paid
Best free match
Michroma

Questions about Bank Gothic

Is Bank Gothic free?

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

What is the closest free font to Bank Gothic?

The closest free alternative to Bank Gothic is Michroma, a square, wide sans that works in all caps.

Is Bank Gothic on Google Fonts?

No. Michroma, Chakra Petch and Exo 2 are the closest Bank Gothic-style fonts on Google Fonts.

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