10 Best Free Fonts for Developers
Your font is your primary tool. Upgrade your editor with these amazing free typefaces.
JetBrains Mono
Designed specifically for developers. Features increased height for better readability and amazing ligatures.
Why we like it
- Excellent ligatures
- High readability
- Created by JetBrains
Fira Code
The most popular programming font with ligatures. It turns '!=' into '≠' and '=>' into '⇒'.
Why we like it
- Rich ligatures
- Open source
- Widely supported
Cascadia Code
Microsoft's new default terminal font. Modern, clean, and supports ligatures.
Why we like it
- Modern look
- Microsoft backed
- Great for Windows Terminal
Hack
A workhorse font designed for source code. Very legible at small sizes.
Why we like it
- No ligatures (if you prefer)
- Very crisp
- Open source
Source Code Pro
Adobe's open source monospaced font. Classic, professional, and easy on the eyes.
Why we like it
- Professional
- Adobe quality
- Multiple weights
IBM Plex Mono
Part of IBM's new corporate typeface. Industrial, engineered, and very distinct.
Why we like it
- Unique aesthetic
- Great readability
- IBM heritage
Ubuntu Mono
The default font for Ubuntu Linux. Friendly, rounded, and very readable.
Why we like it
- Unique style
- Very legible
- Linux favorite
Inconsolata
Inspired by Consolas and Avenir. A favorite among many veteran programmers.
Why we like it
- Clean
- Google Fonts
- Classic feel
Victor Mono
A unique font with semi-connected cursive italics. Great for comments and keywords.
Why we like it
- Cursive italics
- Ligatures
- Distinctive style
Mononoki
A fresh font for programming and code review. High readability and a bit of personality.
Why we like it
- Compact
- Good for high-res displays
- Modern