Free font alternative
Aktiv Grotesk font alternative
Aktiv Grotesk is a paid Dalton Maag typeface. These 2 free, open-source Google Fonts are the closest commercial-use substitutes, matched by measured letter shapes.
Aktiv Grotesk is a paid typeface by Dalton Maag. The free fonts below capture the same character — same silhouette, weight and spacing — and are fully licenced for commercial use.
Closest matches
Free fonts like Aktiv Grotesk
Why these fonts work as Aktiv Grotesk alternatives
Each stand-in was matched against Aktiv Grotesk using the same four measurements the font finder uses: relative x-height, stem weight, stroke contrast and average letter width. A close score means a close silhouette at reading size, so switching a design from Aktiv Grotesk to Inter barely changes the overall look.
Are the alternatives really free?
Yes. Every font on this page is a Google Font released under the SIL Open Font License, which allows use in websites, apps, print, marketing and products with no payment and no attribution required. For brand work where the exact face matters, buy the Aktiv Grotesk licence; everywhere else, the free twin is practically indistinguishable.
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