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Free Courier New alternatives

The best free fonts similar to Courier New: Cousine, Courier Prime and IBM Plex Mono, preview them side by side with your own text.

By Fonties editors · Updated · Font licensing

Closest free matchCousine
Also tryCourier Prime, IBM Plex Mono
LicenseOpen (commercial use OK)

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

Cousine4 styles · Open license

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Courier Prime4 styles · OFL

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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IBM Plex Mono14 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

Cousine is metrically compatible with Courier New; Courier Prime is a refined Courier designed for screenplays.

Free alternative Best for
Cousine The closest overall match
Courier Prime A different take with a similar feel
IBM Plex Mono A different take with a similar feel

Using a free Courier New 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 Courier New?

Courier New 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 Courier New?

Cousine. Cousine is metrically compatible with Courier New; Courier Prime is a refined Courier designed for screenplays.

Is Cousine free for commercial use?

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

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