Free open-source alternative to Trebuchet MS

A humanist sans-serif typeface designed by Vincent Connare for Microsoft.

Recommended replacement

Fira Sans

Sans-serifSIL Open Font Licensefree for commercial use

Fira Sans is a humanist sans with a similar friendly, slightly informal feel; it is narrower, so text takes a little less space.

Trebuchet MS proprietary

Not installed on this device

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

Fira Sans open source

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Use Fira Sans instead of Trebuchet MS on your website

Add this to your page's <head>:

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

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

font-family: 'Fira Sans', 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;

More open-source alternatives to Trebuchet MS

Ranked by visual and metric similarity.

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 85% Visual: 59% Apache 2.0
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Roboto

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#2
67% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 77% Visual: 61% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Orienta

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#3
67% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 87% Visual: 56% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Roboto Flex

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 72% Visual: 63% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Heebo

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#5
64% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 82% Visual: 55% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Noto Sans Display

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 89% Visual: 47% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Arimo

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 72% Visual: 54% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Shanti

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#8
60% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 82% Visual: 49% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Noto Sans Yi

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

#9
60% match
Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 81% Visual: 49% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Noto Sans

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Poor match Perfect match
Metrics: 84% Visual: 47% SIL Open Font License
Trebuchet MS

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Asap

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a free alternative to Trebuchet MS?

Fira Sans is the best free, open-source alternative to Trebuchet MS. 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 Trebuchet MS free to use?

No. Trebuchet MS is a proprietary sans-serif font by Microsoft that requires a commercial license. You can use Fira Sans instead at no cost.

Can I use Fira Sans instead of Trebuchet MS?

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