No. Circular is a commercial font from Lineto and needs a licence for websites, apps, logos and client work.

What font does Spotify use?

Spotify used Circular for years and has since moved to its own custom typeface. Plus Jakarta Sans and DM Sans give you a very similar look for free.

What is the best free alternative to Circular?

Plus Jakarta Sans is the closest in shape, and DM Sans is the closest in feel for body text. Both are free under the SIL Open Font License.

Are these fonts free for commercial use?

Yes. Every font here is open-licence, so you can use it in logos, websites, products and client work. The licence is included in each download.

All free · open licence

8 free fonts like Circular.

Circular is the round, friendly geometric sans that Spotify and Airbnb made famous, but it needs a paid licence. These free fonts share its circular letters, short descenders and warm, modern feel.

Designed2013, Lineto, Switzerland

DesignerLaurenz Brunner

StyleGeometric sans-serif

LicencePaid. Sold by Lineto.

Plus Jakarta Sans

Sans-serif · The closest free Circular

Good vibes only

Round geometric letters with the same tidy, slightly quirky details. The easiest swap for headings.

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DM Sans

Sans-serif · Apps and websites

Good vibes only

Low contrast and very round, with Circular's calm, friendly tone in body text.

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Figtree

Sans-serif · Product design

Good vibes only

Clean, open shapes and a warm feel. Reads beautifully at small sizes.

Download Figtree free More sizes

Outfit

Sans-serif · Startups and branding

Good vibes only

Pure geometric circles, a touch more minimal than Circular. Great in bold.

Download Outfit free More sizes

Urbanist

Sans-serif · Modern logos

Good vibes only

Geometric and crisp, with round letters that feel fresh and confident.

Download Urbanist free More sizes

Be Vietnam Pro

Sans-serif · Readable interfaces

Good vibes only

Neo-grotesque with geometric curves. Friendly and very legible.

Download Be Vietnam Pro free More sizes

Rethink Sans

Sans-serif · Tech brands

Good vibes only

A modern sans with soft geometry and a hint of personality.

Download Rethink Sans free More sizes

Manrope

Sans-serif · SaaS and dashboards

Good vibes only

Semi-condensed and geometric, with a cleaner, more technical rhythm.

Download Manrope free More sizes

Quick comparison

8 fonts

Font	Best for	Style
Plus Jakarta Sans	The closest free Circular	Sans-serif
DM Sans	Apps and websites	Sans-serif
Figtree	Product design	Sans-serif
Outfit	Startups and branding	Sans-serif
Urbanist	Modern logos	Sans-serif
Be Vietnam Pro	Readable interfaces	Sans-serif
Rethink Sans	Tech brands	Sans-serif
Manrope	SaaS and dashboards	Sans-serif

Which one should I pick?

The closest possible lookPlus Jakarta Sans for headings, DM Sans for body text.

An app or websiteFigtree or DM Sans.

A bold logoOutfit or Urbanist in a heavy weight.

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Questions

Is Circular free?: No. Circular is a commercial font from Lineto and needs a licence for websites, apps, logos and client work.
What font does Spotify use?: Spotify used Circular for years and has since moved to its own custom typeface. Plus Jakarta Sans and DM Sans give you a very similar look for free.
What is the best free alternative to Circular?: Plus Jakarta Sans is the closest in shape, and DM Sans is the closest in feel for body text. Both are free under the SIL Open Font License.
Are these fonts free for commercial use?: Yes. Every font here is open-licence, so you can use it in logos, websites, products and client work. The licence is included in each download.