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Free Arial alternatives

The best free fonts similar to Arial: Arimo, Roboto and Inter, preview them side by side with your own text.

By Fonties editors · Updated · Font licensing

Closest free matchArimo
Also tryRoboto, Inter
LicenseOpen (commercial use OK)

Looking for a free font like Arial? The closest free match is Arimo. Preview all 3 alternatives with your own text below.

Arimo8 styles · Apache 2.0

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Roboto18 styles · OFL

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Inter18 styles · OFL

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Fonts load from Google Fonts. “Get font” opens the official download page. All are free for personal and commercial use under their open licenses.

Why these alternatives

Arimo is metrically compatible with Arial: same character widths, so documents keep their line breaks.

Free alternative Best for
Arimo The closest overall match
Roboto A different take with a similar feel
Inter A different take with a similar feel

Using a free Arial alternative

  • On a website: load it from Google Fonts with one line of CSS (use “Copy CSS” on any card above).
  • In Word, PowerPoint or Keynote: download it from Google Fonts and install it (Mac: double-click → Install; Windows: right-click → Install).
  • In Canva or Figma: most Google Fonts are already built in, just search the name.

Can I just use Arial?

Arial is a commercial typeface that may already be on your computer, but using it on a website, in an app or in some commercial products usually needs a separate license from its owner. The fonts above are free under open licenses for personal and commercial use.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the closest free font to Arial?

Arimo. Arimo is metrically compatible with Arial: same character widths, so documents keep their line breaks.

Is Arimo free for commercial use?

Yes: it’s on Google Fonts under an open license that allows commercial use.

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