Free alternatives to Söhne

The best free alternative to Söhne is Inter. Instrument Sans and Hanken Grotesk are close too.

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

At a glance

FontMatchWeightsItalicsBest for
InterClose match100 to 900YesInterfaces and body text
Instrument SansClose match400 to 700YesPrecise, compact layouts
Hanken GroteskClose match100 to 900YesClean UI and body text
Schibsted GroteskSimilar feel400 to 900YesNews and editorial UI
SwitzerSimilar feel100 to 900YesCalm, neutral branding
GeistSimilar feel100 to 900YesInterfaces and code-adjacent UI

The 6 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. Instrument Sans

    Close match

    A precise, compact grotesque with weights from 400 to 700 and italics.

  3. Hanken Grotesk

    Close match

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

  4. Schibsted Grotesk

    Similar feel

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

  5. Switzer

    Similar feel

    A calm, neutral grotesque with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.

  6. Geist

    Similar feel

    A neutral, modern sans with weights from 100 to 900. Made for interfaces.

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About Söhne

Söhne is a grotesque from Klim Type Foundry, designed by Kris Sowersby.

Designed by
Kris Sowersby, Klim Type Foundry
License
Paid
Best free match
Inter

Questions about Söhne

Is Söhne free?

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

What is the closest free font to Söhne?

The best free alternative to Söhne is Inter.

Is Söhne on Google Fonts?

No. Inter, Instrument Sans and Hanken Grotesk are the closest Söhne-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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