Free alternatives to Berkeley Mono

The closest free alternatives to Berkeley Mono are JetBrains Mono and IBM Plex Mono, clean monospaced fonts made for code.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
JetBrains MonoClose match100 to 800YesCode editors
IBM Plex MonoClose match100 to 700YesCode and tech brands
Geist MonoClose match100 to 900YesCode and UI labels
Commit MonoSimilar feel400 to 700YesCode
Martian MonoSimilar feel100 to 800NoWide code text

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. JetBrains Mono

    Close match

    Best alternative

    A monospace made for code, with weights from 100 to 800 and italics.

  2. IBM Plex Mono

    Close match

    A monospace with weights from 100 to 700 and italics. Good for code and tech brands.

  3. Geist Mono

    Close match

    A neutral monospace with weights from 100 to 900, made to match Geist.

  4. Commit Mono

    Similar feel

    A neutral monospace made for code, with matching italics.

  5. Martian Mono

    Similar feel

    A wide monospace with weights from 100 to 800.

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About Berkeley Mono

Berkeley Mono is a monospaced font from the US Graphics Company.

Designed by
US Graphics Company
License
Paid
Best free match
JetBrains Mono

Questions about Berkeley Mono

Is Berkeley Mono free?

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

What is the closest free font to Berkeley Mono?

The closest free alternatives to Berkeley Mono are JetBrains Mono and IBM Plex Mono, clean monospaced fonts made for code.

Is Berkeley Mono on Google Fonts?

No. JetBrains Mono, IBM Plex Mono and Geist Mono are the closest Berkeley Mono-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with JetBrains Mono?

JetBrains Mono pairs well with Zalando Sans, Work Sans or Inter.

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