Free alternatives to Cambria

The closest free alternative to Cambria is Caladea, drawn to the same letter widths, so documents keep their layout. Source Serif 4 and PT Serif are close in style.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
CaladeaSame widths400 to 700YesWord documents
Source Serif 4Close match200 to 900YesReports and editorial
PT SerifClose match400 to 700YesSmall sizes
GelasioSimilar feel400 to 700YesBody text
DomineSimilar feel400 to 700NoBody text on screens

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. Caladea

    Same widths

    Best alternative

    Drawn to the same letter widths as Cambria, so documents keep their layout. Regular and bold with italics.

  2. Source Serif 4

    Close match

    A modern serif with weights from 200 to 900, italics and optical sizes.

  3. PT Serif

    Close match

    A sturdy serif with regular, bold and italics. Holds up at small sizes.

  4. Gelasio

    Similar feel

    A serif drawn to the same widths as Georgia, with weights from 400 to 700 and italics.

  5. Domine

    Similar feel

    A sturdy serif with weights from 400 to 700, drawn for body text on screens.

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About Cambria

Cambria was designed for Microsoft by Jelle Bosma with Steve Matteson and Robin Nicholas. It comes with Windows and Office.

Designed by
Jelle Bosma for Microsoft
License
Ships with Windows and Microsoft Office. Webfont use needs a license.
Same widths
Caladea

Questions about Cambria

Is Cambria free?

It comes with Windows and Microsoft Office, so you can use it in your own documents. Serving it as a webfont or embedding it in an app needs a license.

What is the closest free font to Cambria?

The closest free alternative to Cambria is Caladea, drawn to the same letter widths, so documents keep their layout.

Is Cambria on Google Fonts?

No. Caladea, Source Serif 4 and PT Serif are the closest Cambria-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with Caladea?

Caladea pairs well with Satoshi.

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