Free alternatives to Graphik

The best free alternatives to Graphik are Inter and Hanken Grotesk, plain modern grotesques. Work Sans has a little more character.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
InterClose match100 to 900YesInterfaces and body text
Hanken GroteskClose match100 to 900YesClean UI and body text
Work SansSimilar feel100 to 900YesPlain headlines with character
Public SansSimilar feel100 to 900YesPlain, neutral UI
Schibsted GroteskSimilar feel400 to 900YesNews and editorial 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. Inter

    Close match

    Best alternative

    A neutral sans drawn for screens, with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  2. Hanken Grotesk

    Close match

    A clean grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  3. Work Sans

    Similar feel

    A grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics. A bit of character in the bold weights.

  4. Public Sans

    Similar feel

    A plain, neutral sans with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  5. Schibsted Grotesk

    Similar feel

    A grotesque with weights from 400 to 900 and italics. Good for news and editorial UI.

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About Graphik

Graphik was designed by Christian Schwartz and released by Commercial Type in 2009.

Designed by
Christian Schwartz, 2009
License
Paid
Best free match
Inter
See Graphik on Fontpair

Questions about Graphik

Is Graphik free?

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

What is the closest free font to Graphik?

The best free alternatives to Graphik are Inter and Hanken Grotesk, plain modern grotesques.

Is Graphik on Google Fonts?

No. Inter, Hanken Grotesk and Work Sans are the closest Graphik-style fonts on Google Fonts.

What font pairs well with Inter?

Inter pairs well with Gloock, Instrument Serif or JetBrains Mono.

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