Free open-source alternative to Circular

Laurenz Brunner's 2013 geometric sans, best known from Spotify's branding.

Recommended replacement

Figtree

Sans-serifSIL Open Font Licensefree for commercial use

Figtree is a clean geometric sans with Circular's friendly round shapes and simple, approachable tone.

Circular proprietary

Not installed on this device

Circular is a commercial sans-serif font by Lineto, so we can't load it here. The sample only renders when the font is installed locally.

Figtree open source

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Use Figtree instead of Circular on your website

Add this to your page's <head>:

<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Figtree&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

Then use it in your CSS. Circular stays in the list as a fallback for visitors who have it installed:

font-family: 'Figtree', Circular, sans-serif;

More open-source alternatives to Circular

Ranked by visual and metric similarity.

#1
67% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 65% Visual: 68% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

DM Sans

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#2
66% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 80% Visual: 58% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

TikTok Sans

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#3
65% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 63% Visual: 67% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Reddit Sans

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 63% Visual: 64% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Onest

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#5
63% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 62% Visual: 64% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Wix Madefor Text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#6
63% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 65% Visual: 62% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Rethink Sans

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#7
62% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 55% Visual: 67% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Inter Tight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#8
62% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 85% Visual: 50% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Host Grotesk

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#9
61% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 65% Visual: 58% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Hanken Grotesk

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#10
61% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 64% Visual: 59% SIL Open Font License
Circular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Kumbh Sans

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a free alternative to Circular?

Figtree is the best free, open-source alternative to Circular. It is released under the SIL Open Font License, so you can use it in personal and commercial projects without paying a license fee.

Is Circular free to use?

No. Circular is a proprietary sans-serif font by Lineto that requires a commercial license. You can use Figtree instead at no cost.

Can I use Figtree instead of Circular?

Yes, for most uses. Figtree has a similar look, but its character widths differ from Circular, so text can reflow slightly. Check line breaks and spacing after switching.