Is Proxima Nova free?

No. Proxima Nova is a commercial font. Adobe Fonts subscribers can use it, but you need a licence or subscription to use it on a website or in client work.

What is the best free alternative to Proxima Nova?

Montserrat is the closest in shape, and Figtree is the closest in feel for body text. Both are free under the SIL Open Font License.

Is Proxima Nova on Google Fonts?

No. But the free fonts on this page are all on Google Fonts and look very similar.

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 Proxima Nova.

Proxima Nova is one of the most used fonts on the web: clean, modern and easy to read, but it needs a paid licence. These free fonts mix the same geometric shapes with a friendly, readable feel.

Designed2005, Mark Simonson Studio

DesignerMark Simonson

StyleGeometric / grotesque sans-serif

LicencePaid. Sold by Mark Simonson Studio.

Montserrat

Sans-serif · The closest free Proxima Nova

Clean and simple

Very similar geometric capitals and round letters. The easiest swap, though slightly wider.

Download Montserrat free More sizes

Figtree

Sans-serif · Websites and apps

Clean and simple

Clean and friendly with a modern geometric base. Feels a lot like Proxima Nova in body text.

Download Figtree free More sizes

Nunito Sans

Sans-serif · Readable body text

Clean and simple

Balanced, simple shapes that stay clear at small sizes.

Download Nunito Sans free More sizes

Mulish

Sans-serif · Minimal layouts

Clean and simple

A light, clean sans with the same tidy, modern rhythm.

Download Mulish free More sizes

Plus Jakarta Sans

Sans-serif · Modern brands

Clean and simple

Geometric with sharp details, great for headings and product UI.

Download Plus Jakarta Sans free More sizes

Albert Sans

Sans-serif · Branding and editorial

Clean and simple

A geometric grotesque with a confident, Scandinavian feel.

Download Albert Sans free More sizes

Hanken Grotesk

Sans-serif · Product design

Clean and simple

Simple and neutral with slightly narrower letters.

Download Hanken Grotesk free More sizes

Manrope

Sans-serif · Tech and SaaS

Clean and simple

Modern and semi-condensed, with a clean, technical feel.

Download Manrope free More sizes

Quick comparison

8 fonts

Font	Best for	Style
Montserrat	The closest free Proxima Nova	Sans-serif
Figtree	Websites and apps	Sans-serif
Nunito Sans	Readable body text	Sans-serif
Mulish	Minimal layouts	Sans-serif
Plus Jakarta Sans	Modern brands	Sans-serif
Albert Sans	Branding and editorial	Sans-serif
Hanken Grotesk	Product design	Sans-serif
Manrope	Tech and SaaS	Sans-serif

Which one should I pick?

The closest possible lookMontserrat for headings, Figtree for body text.

A website or appFigtree or Nunito Sans, which read well at small sizes.

A modern brandPlus Jakarta Sans or Albert Sans.

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Questions

Is Proxima Nova free?: No. Proxima Nova is a commercial font. Adobe Fonts subscribers can use it, but you need a licence or subscription to use it on a website or in client work.
What is the best free alternative to Proxima Nova?: Montserrat is the closest in shape, and Figtree is the closest in feel for body text. Both are free under the SIL Open Font License.
Is Proxima Nova on Google Fonts?: No. But the free fonts on this page are all on Google Fonts and look very similar.
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.