Free open-source alternative to Minion Pro

Robert Slimbach's 1990 Renaissance-style serif, bundled with Adobe apps and a common book typeface.

Recommended replacement

Crimson Pro

SerifSIL Open Font Licensefree for commercial use

Crimson Pro is a book typeface in the Renaissance tradition of Minion and Garamond, with a similar calm, classical texture.

Minion Pro proprietary

Not installed on this device

Minion Pro is a commercial serif font by Adobe, so we can't load it here. The sample only renders when the font is installed locally.

Crimson Pro open source

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Use Crimson Pro instead of Minion Pro on your website

Add this to your page's <head>:

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

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

font-family: 'Crimson Pro', 'Minion Pro', serif;

More open-source alternatives to Minion Pro

Ranked by visual and metric similarity.

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 68% Visual: 50% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Neuton

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 77% Visual: 44% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Rasa

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 77% Visual: 44% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Yrsa

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 53% Visual: 52% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Halant

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#5
50% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 72% Visual: 39% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Crimson Text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#6
48% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 62% Visual: 40% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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STIX Two Text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#7
47% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 66% Visual: 37% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Libertinus Serif

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#8
46% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 62% Visual: 37% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Abhaya Libre

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#9
45% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 60% Visual: 38% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Libertinus Math

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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#10
45% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 58% Visual: 38% SIL Open Font License
Minion Pro

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Source Serif 4

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a free alternative to Minion Pro?

Crimson Pro is the best free, open-source alternative to Minion Pro. 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 Minion Pro free to use?

No. Minion Pro is a proprietary serif font by Adobe that requires a commercial license. You can use Crimson Pro instead at no cost.

Can I use Crimson Pro instead of Minion Pro?

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