The 5 Best Nunito Alternatives

Nunito is a beloved rounded font in the design community, known for its soft, friendly appearance and excellent readability. It was initially designed by Vernon Adams in three weights in 2011 and was extended by Jacques Le Bailly to seven weights plus italics in 2017, also adding an accompanying non-rounded version, Nunito Sans.

Due to Nunito’s unique rounded appearance, there aren’t too many good free alternatives for personal and commercial use out there. Here’s our five favourites:

1. SN Pro

SN Pro is directly based on Nunito, and designed by us here at Supernotes. Its modern and friendly character maintains exceptional readability while offering a contemporary feel. Its extensive character set and multiple weights make it particularly versatile for projects requiring a similar rounded warmth.

The font’s balanced proportions and clean lines make it especially suitable for both digital interfaces and print materials. You’re actually reading SN Pro right now..

SN Pro Specifications

Weights: Thin (200) to Heavy (900), Variable
Formats: OTF, TTF, WOFF, WOFF2
Italics: Yes, for all weights
License: SIL Open Font License

Download SN Pro here, or take it for a test run by trying out Supernotes for free.

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2. Varela Round

Varela Round captures much of Nunito’s approachable nature while offering its own distinct personality. The font’s consistent roundness and well-balanced letterforms provide excellent legibility, making it a perfect substitute for user interfaces and web design projects.

Its geometric construction and friendly appearance make it particularly effective in situations where Nunito would typically be used.

Varela Round Specifications

Weights: Regular (400) only
Formats: TTF, WOFF, WOFF2
Italics: No
License: SIL Open Font License

Download Varela Round here

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3. Comfortaa

Comfortaa serves as an excellent Nunito alternative when seeking a slightly more geometric approach. While maintaining the rounded terminals that make Nunito so appealing, Comfortaa offers a more distinctive geometric character.

Its weight variations provide flexibility for various design applications, from headlines to decorative text, while maintaining the friendly approachability that Nunito users appreciate.

Comfortaa Specifications

Weights: Light (300) to Bold (700), Variable
Formats: TTF, WOFF, WOFF2
Italics: No
License: SIL Open Font License

Download Comfortaa here

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4. Quicksand

Quicksand shares many of Nunito’s appealing characteristics, particularly in its friendly and modern appearance. This geometric sans-serif features similar rounded terminals and open letterforms, making it an excellent substitute in digital projects.

Its range of weights provides the versatility needed for comprehensive typography systems, much like Nunito’s family of weights.

Quicksand Specifications

Weights: Light (300) to Bold (700), Variable
Formats: TTF, WOFF, WOFF2
Italics: No
License: SIL Open Font License

Download Quicksand here

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5. Arial Rounded

Arial Rounded MT Bold offers a more traditional alternative to Nunito while maintaining the sought-after rounded characteristics. As a system font, it provides reliable performance and consistent rendering across platforms.

While it may not have all the modern features of Nunito, it serves as a dependable alternative for professional documents and interfaces where compatibility is crucial.

• Weights: Bold (700) only
• Formats: TTF
• Italics: No
• License: Proprietary (System Font)

Visit Microsoft’s website for more information.

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Premium Alternatives

If you’re ready to invest in typography that goes beyond the basics, there’s a whole world of delightful premium options out there.

• Proxima Soft brings a wonderfully approachable personality to the table while keeping things crisp and professional.
• VAG Rounded Next, originally designed by Gerry Barney for Volkswagen AG in 1979, builds on its iconic heritage with modern features and a full range of weights that work beautifully across both digital and print.
• Visby Round, a gem from designer Connary Fagen that combines gorgeous geometric construction with stellar readability and sophisticated OpenType features.

While these premium typefaces might stretch the budget a bit, they’re worth every penny when you need that extra touch of exclusivity and refinement that sets your project apart from the crowd.

I hope this gave you some ideas for your next project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me over on Twitter or Bluesky.