Free alternatives to Georgia

The closest free alternative to Georgia is Gelasio, drawn to the same letter widths, so text keeps its layout. Merriweather and PT Serif share its sturdy screen look.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
GelasioSame widths400 to 700YesBody text
MerriweatherClose match300 to 900YesLong reads on screen
PT SerifClose match400 to 700YesSmall sizes
Source Serif 4Similar feel200 to 900YesReports and editorial
LoraSimilar feel400 to 700YesBody text with warmth

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. Gelasio

    Same widths

    Best alternative

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

  2. Merriweather

    Close match

    A sturdy serif made for screens, with weights from 300 to 900 and italics.

  3. PT Serif

    Close match

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

  4. Source Serif 4

    Similar feel

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

  5. Lora

    Similar feel

    A well-balanced serif with weights from 400 to 700 and italics. Good for body text.

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About Georgia

Georgia was designed by Matthew Carter for Microsoft in 1993 to read clearly on screens. It comes with Windows and macOS.

Designed by
Matthew Carter, 1993
License
Ships with Windows and macOS. Webfont use needs a license.
Same widths
Gelasio
See Georgia on Fontpair

Questions about Georgia

Is Georgia free?

It comes with Windows and 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 Georgia?

The closest free alternative to Georgia is Gelasio, drawn to the same letter widths, so text keeps its layout.

Is Georgia on Google Fonts?

No. Gelasio, Merriweather and PT Serif are the closest Georgia-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with Gelasio?

Gelasio pairs well with Synonym or Commissioner.

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