Free alternatives to Beatrice

The closest free alternatives to Beatrice are Bricolage Grotesque and Familjen Grotesk, grotesques with sharp, characterful details.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
Bricolage GrotesqueClose match200 to 800NoCharacterful branding
Familjen GroteskClose match400 to 700YesCharacterful UI
Schibsted GroteskSimilar feel400 to 900YesNews and editorial UI
Cabinet GroteskSimilar feel100 to 900No
Instrument SansSimilar feel400 to 700YesPrecise, compact layouts

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. Bricolage Grotesque

    Close match

    Best alternative

    A grotesque with quirky details and weights from 200 to 800.

  2. Familjen Grotesk

    Close match

    A grotesque with sharp details, regular to bold with italics.

  3. Schibsted Grotesk

    Similar feel

    A grotesque with weights from 400 to 900 and italics. Good for news and editorial UI.

  4. Cabinet Grotesk

    Similar feel

    A bold, quirky grotesque with weights from 100 to 900.

  5. Instrument Sans

    Similar feel

    A precise, compact grotesque with weights from 400 to 700 and italics.

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About Beatrice

Beatrice is a grotesque from Sharp Type.

Designed by
Sharp Type
License
Paid
Best free match
Bricolage Grotesque

Questions about Beatrice

Is Beatrice free?

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

What is the closest free font to Beatrice?

The closest free alternatives to Beatrice are Bricolage Grotesque and Familjen Grotesk, grotesques with sharp, characterful details.

Is Beatrice on Google Fonts?

No. Bricolage Grotesque, Familjen Grotesk and Schibsted Grotesk are the closest Beatrice-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with Bricolage Grotesque?

Bricolage Grotesque pairs well with Platypi.

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