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Free Alternatives to Urbanist
Urbanist is itself free. It is open source under the SIL Open Font License, free for personal and commercial use. Urbanist font details · Get it on Google Fonts ↗. The fonts below are similar free alternatives with a different character.
About Urbanist
- Foundry
- Corey Hu
- Classification
- sans-serif
- Variable
- Yes
- Style
- geometric
Urbanist is a versatile sans-serif typeface by Corey Hu, free on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License (OFL-1.1). With its clean lines and modern geometric proportions, Urbanist 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. Its geometric construction gives it a precise, engineered appearance that resonates with technology and innovation brands.
Why People Search for Alternatives
Urbanist is free, so the search for similar fonts is about coverage and personality:
- Cyrillic or Greek: Urbanist covers Latin and extended Latin only
- A less geometric text face: its pure geometric shapes can feel cool in long body copy
- A bigger ecosystem: Inter and Poppins have more community tooling and UI kits
Best Free Alternative
Inter is the closest match at 85% similarity. Both are free under OFL-1.1.
Similar modern geometric
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Urbanist | Inter |
|---|---|---|
| License | OFL-1.1 | OFL-1.1 |
| Weights | 100–900 | 100–900 |
| Variable | Yes (weight) | Yes (weight, optical size) |
| Cyrillic | No | Yes |
| Source | Google Fonts | Google Fonts |
FAQ
Is Urbanist free?
Yes. Urbanist is on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License (OFL-1.1), with nine weights, italics and a variable weight axis. Commercial use is allowed.
Why does this page exist if Urbanist is free?
People who like Urbanist's clean geometry often need Cyrillic or a warmer text face. The fonts here are similar and also free.
What is the closest alternative to Urbanist?
Inter is the closest at 85% similarity. Similar modern geometric
Can I use Inter commercially?
Yes, Inter is licensed under OFL-1.1, which permits commercial use without fees.
Is Inter on Google Fonts?
Yes, Inter is available for free on Google Fonts.
Does Urbanist support Cyrillic?
No, Urbanist does not include Cyrillic support. However, Inter does support Cyrillic.
Is Urbanist on Google Fonts?
Yes, Urbanist 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 Inter
Copy these code snippets to quickly add Inter to your project.
CSS code for Inter
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@100..900&display=swap');HTML code for Inter
<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=Inter:wght@100..900&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">Tailwind code for Inter
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
extend: {
fontFamily: {
'inter': ['Inter', 'sans-serif'],
},
},
},
}
// Usage in HTML:
// <p class="font-inter">Your text here</p>Next.js code for Inter
// Using next/font (Next.js 13+)
import { Inter } from 'next/font/google';
const inter = Inter({
subsets: ['latin'],
weight: ['100', '200', '300', '400', '500', '600', '700', '800', '900'],
});
export default function Component() {
return (
<p className={inter.className}>
Your text here
</p>
);
}
// Or using inline styles with Google Fonts link:
// <p style={{ fontFamily: "'Inter'" }}>Your text</p>Expo and React Native code for Inter
// Install: npx expo install @expo-google-fonts/inter expo-font
import { useFonts, Inter_400Regular } from '@expo-google-fonts/inter';
export default function App() {
const [fontsLoaded] = useFonts({
Inter_400Regular,
});
if (!fontsLoaded) return null;
return (
<Text style={{ fontFamily: 'Inter_400Regular' }}>
Your text here
</Text>
);
}Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free alternative to Urbanist?
Inter is the best free alternative to Urbanist with a FontAlternatives similarity score of 85%. 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 Urbanist?
Yes. Urbanist 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 Inter (85% similarity).
What Google Font looks like Urbanist?
The Google Fonts most similar to Urbanist are Inter, Poppins. Among these alternatives, Inter offers the closest match with a FontAlternatives similarity score of 85% and includes variable weights for flexible typography options.
Can I use Inter commercially?
Yes, Inter 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 Inter similar enough to Urbanist?
Inter achieves a FontAlternatives similarity score of 85% compared to Urbanist. 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 Urbanist and its free alternatives?
Urbanist 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 Urbanist?
Download Inter 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.