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Times New Roman font alternative

Times New Roman is a paid Monotype typeface. These 3 free, open-source Google Fonts are the closest commercial-use substitutes, matched by measured letter shapes.

Times New Roman is a paid typeface by Monotype. The free fonts below capture the same character — same silhouette, weight and spacing — and are fully licenced for commercial use.

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Why these fonts work as Times New Roman alternatives

Each stand-in was matched against Times New Roman 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 Times New Roman to Tinos 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 Times New Roman licence; everywhere else, the free twin is practically indistinguishable.

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Not sure the typeface you are looking at is Times New Roman? Upload the image to the font identifier and it will match the letterforms against the free library, surfacing the closest matches (and their commercial lookalikes) in seconds — all processed locally in your browser.

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