Free alternatives to Circular

The closest free alternatives to Circular are Outfit and Urbanist, geometric sans serifs with the same round shapes. Satoshi is close too.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
OutfitClose match100 to 900NoFriendly geometric branding
UrbanistClose match100 to 900YesGeometric UI with italics
SatoshiClose match300 to 900YesModern product branding
Plus Jakarta SansSimilar feel200 to 800YesCrisp modern branding
DM SansSimilar feel100 to 900YesSmall sizes and UI

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. Outfit

    Close match

    Best alternative

    A friendly geometric sans with weights from 100 to 900.

  2. Urbanist

    Close match

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

  3. Satoshi

    Close match

    A modern geometric sans with weights from 300 to 900 and italics.

  4. Plus Jakarta Sans

    Similar feel

    A crisp geometric sans with weights from 200 to 800 and italics.

  5. DM Sans

    Similar feel

    A low-contrast geometric sans with weights from 100 to 1000 and italics. Clear at small sizes.

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About Circular

Circular was designed by Laurenz Brunner and released by Lineto in 2013.

Designed by
Laurenz Brunner, 2013
License
Paid
Best free match
Outfit
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Questions about Circular

Is Circular free?

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

What is the closest free font to Circular?

The closest free alternatives to Circular are Outfit and Urbanist, geometric sans serifs with the same round shapes.

Is Circular on Google Fonts?

No. Urbanist and DM Sans are the closest Circular-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with Outfit?

Outfit pairs well with Switzer.

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