Free alternatives to Copperplate Gothic

The closest free alternative to Copperplate Gothic is Copperplate CC, an open font in the same engraved, all-caps style. Cinzel and Forum work for classical titles.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
Copperplate CCClose match700 to 900NoEngraved titles and stationery
CinzelSimilar feel400 to 900NoLogos and titles
ForumSimilar feel400NoClassical titles with lowercase
MarcellusSimilar feel400NoLogos and short titles

The 4 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. Copperplate CC

    Close match

    Best alternative

    An open-source copperplate in the same engraved, all-caps style.

  2. Cinzel

    Similar feel

    Classical Roman capitals with weights from 400 to 900.

  3. Forum

    Similar feel

    Roman-style capitals with a matching lowercase, in one weight.

  4. Marcellus

    Similar feel

    Flared, carved letters in one weight. Good for logos and short titles.

About Copperplate Gothic

Copperplate Gothic was designed by Frederic Goudy in 1901. A version called Copperplate comes with macOS.

Designed by
Frederic Goudy, 1901
License
Ships with macOS. Webfont use needs a license.
Best free match
Copperplate CC
See Copperplate Gothic on Fontpair

Questions about Copperplate Gothic

Is Copperplate Gothic free?

It comes with macOS, 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 Copperplate Gothic?

The closest free alternative to Copperplate Gothic is Copperplate CC, an open font in the same engraved, all-caps style.

Is Copperplate Gothic on Google Fonts?

No. Cinzel, Forum and Marcellus are the closest Copperplate Gothic-style fonts on Google Fonts.

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