Free alternatives to Garamond
Garamond is the elegant Renaissance serif behind centuries of books. Many digital versions are paid, but these free revivals are faithful and beautifully made.
Chapter one: The long summer
A faithful revival of Claude Garamond's original type, made for books and long reading.
Preview and download EB GaramondChapter one: The long summer
A display Garamond with refined, high contrast shapes for headings and invitations.
Preview and download Cormorant GaramondChapter one: The long summer
Inspired by old style faces like Garamond, tuned for comfortable reading on screen.
Preview and download Crimson Text
Garamond alternatives, answered
What is the best free alternative to Garamond?
EB Garamond is the closest free match on Typesay. A faithful revival of Claude Garamond's original type, made for books and long reading. Every option on this page is free for personal and commercial use.
Is Garamond free?
Garamond is a commercial or system font, so you generally need a licence to use it on websites, in apps or in some print work. The fonts on this page are open licence, so you can use them anywhere without paying.
Can I use these Garamond alternatives commercially?
Yes. They are released under open licences such as the SIL Open Font License, which allows commercial use. The licence file is included in every download.
How do I check which one is closest?
Type your own words in the preview bar on this page and every option updates. Tap Compare on two or more fonts to see them side by side, or upload a picture of the original in image search.
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Garamond is a trademark of its owner. Typesay is not affiliated with it; the fonts above are different designs with a similar look.