Find Free Fonts Similar to Circular

Circular is a popular font known for its geometric sans-serif design with slightly closed-off counters. But what if you're looking for free alternatives to this iconic font? Look no further! In this guide, we'll explore five high-quality free fonts similar to Circular, including their advantages, disadvantages, and why you might choose them.

One such alternative is the free Satoshi font, which is another good option despite lacking italics. While Manrope is also quite similar, it unfortunately lacks an italic style as well. However, by using the alternate 'g' character with font-feature-settings: 'ss03' 1, DM Sans makes a much better free alternative to Circular.

With just one small modification, DM Sans is an amazing stand-in for Circular. This font comes with seven weights and is available as a variable font. It's also worth noting that Figtree lacks italics for now, but it doesn't have the curved 't' characteristic of Circular nor the rising bowl of its 'a'. In fact, the extraordinary quality of Circular (combined with its high price tag) is one of the reasons I wanted to create Figtree.

Figtree is a free font designed by yours truly and shares a lot of DNA with Circular. It features similar letterforms, including the gaps in 'a', 'c', and 'e' which are good for readability, and generally wider round letterforms. While the lack of differences might be disconcerting at first, close inspection shows that +Jakarta Text is actually the overall best free alternative for Circular.

And let's face it – it's all about that 't'. If you're looking for a font with this distinctive feature, +Jakarta Text is definitely worth checking out. With its slightly taller x-height and more open counters, it's a great option for those who want a high-quality free alternative to Circular.

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