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Free Comic Sans alternatives

The best free fonts similar to Comic Sans: Comic Neue, Patrick Hand and Delius, preview them side by side with your own text.

By Fonties editors · Updated · Font licensing

Closest free matchComic Neue
Also tryPatrick Hand, Delius
LicenseOpen (commercial use OK)

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

Comic Neue6 styles · OFL

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Patrick Hand1 style · OFL

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Delius1 style · 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

Comic Neue was designed specifically as a more refined take on Comic Sans.

Free alternative Best for
Comic Neue The closest overall match
Patrick Hand A different take with a similar feel
Delius A different take with a similar feel

Using a free Comic Sans 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 Comic Sans?

Comic Sans 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 Comic Sans?

Comic Neue. Comic Neue was designed specifically as a more refined take on Comic Sans.

Is Comic Neue free for commercial use?

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

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