Free open-source alternative to Microgramma

The squared, extended 1952 display face that Eurostile grew out of, a sci-fi and tech classic.

Recommended replacement

Michroma

Sans-serifSIL Open Font Licensefree for commercial use

Michroma is a reworking of Microgramma's squared, extended letterforms, so the two look nearly the same.

Microgramma proprietary

Not installed on this device

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

Michroma open source

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Use Michroma instead of Microgramma on your website

Add this to your page's <head>:

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

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

font-family: 'Michroma', Microgramma, sans-serif;

More open-source alternatives to Microgramma

Ranked by visual and metric similarity.

#1
8% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 56% Visual: 2% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Bruno Ace

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#2
8% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 61% Visual: 2% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Zen Dots

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#3
7% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 69% Visual: 2% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Unbounded

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 34% Visual: 2% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Goldman

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#5

Zalando Sans Expanded

6% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 34% Visual: 2% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Zalando Sans Expanded

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#6

Special Gothic Expanded One

6% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 55% Visual: 1% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Special Gothic Expanded One

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#7
5% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 49% Visual: 1% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Prosto One

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#8

Encode Sans Expanded

5% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 29% Visual: 2% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Encode Sans Expanded

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#9

Encode Sans Expanded

5% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 30% Visual: 1% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Encode Sans Expanded

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#10
5% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 55% Visual: 1% SIL Open Font License
Microgramma

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Science Gothic

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a free alternative to Microgramma?

Michroma is the best free, open-source alternative to Microgramma. 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 Microgramma free to use?

No. Microgramma is a proprietary sans-serif font by Nebiolo that requires a commercial license. You can use Michroma instead at no cost.

Can I use Michroma instead of Microgramma?

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