Free Alternatives to Verdana Supporting Greek

3 alternatives | sans serif | Best match: DejaVu Sans (85%)

Need a free alternative to Verdana with Greek script support? These 3 options include Greek characters and share visual similarities with Verdana. Each is licensed for free personal and commercial use.

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Comparison Table

Font Relevance Similarity Weights Variable License Source
DejaVu Sans 0 85% 2 No Bitstream-Vera open-font-library ↗
Open Sans 0 78% Variable Yes Apache-2.0 Google Fonts ↗
Source Sans Pro 0 75% Variable Yes OFL-1.1 Google Fonts ↗

All Alternatives (3)

#1 DejaVu Sans 85%
[open-font-library] · Bitstream-Vera · 2 weights

Designed specifically as a Verdana-compatible alternative with extended character set

Why it matches: DejaVu Sans was specifically designed to be metrically compatible with Verdana, sharing nearly identical proportions, x-height, and screen-optimized character shapes. Both feature wide letterforms and open counters that ensure legibility at small screen sizes. DejaVu Sans adds vastly expanded Unicode coverage while maintaining Verdana's essential character.
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#2 Open Sans 78%
[Google Fonts] · Apache-2.0 · Variable

Similar screen optimization with comparable x-height and clarity

Why it matches: Open Sans shares Verdana's screen-first design philosophy with similar generous x-height, wide letterforms, and optimized hinting. Both prioritize clarity on digital displays while maintaining humanist warmth. Open Sans offers more weight options and variable font flexibility for modern responsive design.
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[Google Fonts] · OFL-1.1 · Variable

Shares emphasis on digital legibility with humanist proportions

Why it matches: Source Sans Pro shares Verdana's emphasis on screen legibility with similar open apertures and clear letterforms. Both were designed with digital reproduction as a priority. Source Sans Pro adds variable font flexibility and coordination with Source Serif and Source Code for comprehensive typographic systems.
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