Free Alternatives to Gabarito
Gabarito is itself free. It is open source under the SIL Open Font License, free for personal and commercial use. Gabarito font details · Get it on Google Fonts ↗. The fonts below are similar free alternatives with a different character.
About Gabarito
- Foundry
- Naipe Foundry
- Classification
- sans-serif
- Variable
- Yes
- Style
- display
Gabarito is a versatile sans-serif typeface from Naipe Foundry (Leandro Assis, Álvaro Franca and Felipe Casaprima), free on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License (OFL-1.1). With its clean lines and modern geometric proportions, Gabarito works effectively across digital interfaces, print materials, and brand identities. The typeface balances neutral character shapes with subtle personality, making it adaptable to many design contexts.
Why People Search for Alternatives
Gabarito is free, so people look elsewhere for range rather than price:
- Lighter weights: Gabarito starts at Regular (400) and runs to Black (900)
- Italics: Gabarito has upright styles only
- Cyrillic or Greek: it covers Latin and extended Latin only
Best Free Alternative
Nunito is the closest match at 80% similarity. Both are free under OFL-1.1.
Similar friendly display
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Gabarito | Nunito |
|---|---|---|
| License | OFL-1.1 | OFL-1.1 |
| Weights | 400–900 | 200–900 |
| Variable | Yes (weight) | Yes (weight) |
| Cyrillic | No | Yes |
| Source | Google Fonts | Google Fonts |
FAQ
Is Gabarito free?
Yes. Gabarito is on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License (OFL-1.1), free for commercial projects, websites and apps.
Why look for alternatives to Gabarito?
Its weight range starts at Regular and it has no italics. If you need light weights, italics or Cyrillic, Nunito and the other fonts here keep a similar friendly tone and are also free.
What is the closest alternative to Gabarito?
Nunito is the closest at 80% similarity. Similar friendly display
Can I use Nunito commercially?
Yes, Nunito is licensed under OFL-1.1, which permits commercial use without fees.
Is Nunito on Google Fonts?
Yes, Nunito is available for free on Google Fonts.
Does Gabarito support Cyrillic?
No, Gabarito does not include Cyrillic support. However, Nunito does support Cyrillic.
Is Gabarito on Google Fonts?
Yes, Gabarito is available on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it freely in any personal or commercial project.
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How to Use Nunito
Copy these code snippets to quickly add Nunito to your project.
CSS code for Nunito
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Nunito:wght@100..900&display=swap'); HTML code for Nunito
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Nunito:wght@100..900&display=swap" rel="stylesheet"> Tailwind code for Nunito
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
extend: {
fontFamily: {
'nunito': ['Nunito', 'sans-serif'],
},
},
},
}
// Usage in HTML:
// <p class="font-nunito">Your text here</p> Next.js code for Nunito
// Using next/font (Next.js 13+)
import { Nunito } from 'next/font/google';
const nunito = Nunito({
subsets: ['latin'],
weight: ['100', '200', '300', '400', '500', '600', '700', '800', '900'],
});
export default function Component() {
return (
<p className={nunito.className}>
Your text here
</p>
);
}
// Or using inline styles with Google Fonts link:
// <p style={{ fontFamily: "'Nunito'" }}>Your text</p> Expo and React Native code for Nunito
// Install: npx expo install @expo-google-fonts/nunito expo-font
import { useFonts, Nunito_400Regular } from '@expo-google-fonts/nunito';
export default function App() {
const [fontsLoaded] = useFonts({
Nunito_400Regular,
});
if (!fontsLoaded) return null;
return (
<Text style={{ fontFamily: 'Nunito_400Regular' }}>
Your text here
</Text>
);
} Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free alternative to Gabarito?
Nunito is the best free alternative to Gabarito with a FontAlternatives similarity score of 80%. It shares similar proportions and characteristics while being available under the OFL-1.1 license for both personal and commercial use at no cost.
Is there a free version of Gabarito?
Yes. Gabarito itself is free: it is open source under the SIL Open Font License on Google Fonts, so you can use it in personal and commercial projects at no cost. If you want a similar font with a different character, the closest is Nunito (80% similarity).
What Google Font looks like Gabarito?
The Google Fonts most similar to Gabarito are Nunito, Poppins. Among these alternatives, Nunito offers the closest match with a FontAlternatives similarity score of 80% and includes variable weights for flexible typography options.
Can I use Nunito commercially?
Yes, Nunito can be used commercially. It is licensed under OFL-1.1, which allows free use in websites, applications, print materials, and commercial projects without purchasing a license or paying royalties.
Is Nunito similar enough to Gabarito?
Nunito achieves a FontAlternatives similarity score of 80% compared to Gabarito. While not identical, it offers comparable letterforms, proportions, and visual style. Most designers find it works excellently as a substitute in web and print projects.
What are the main differences between Gabarito and its free alternatives?
Gabarito and the alternatives listed here are all free, so the choice is about design rather than licensing: letter widths, x-height, weight range, italics and language coverage differ between them. Compare the top matches side by side above before switching.
Where can I download free alternatives to Gabarito?
Download Nunito directly from Google Fonts. Click the "Get Font" button on any alternative listed above to visit the official download page. Google Fonts also provides convenient embed codes for seamless web integration.