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Aktiv Grotesk vs Inter
Inter is a popular open-source alternative to Aktiv Grotesk's neo-grotesque design. At 90% similarity, Inter delivers a modern, clean aesthetic. Compare which works better for corporate and ui projects.
Design DNA
Design overlap:67%
Aktiv Grotesk
Inter
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Aktiv Grotesk
Premium
Inter
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Aktiv Grotesk | Inter |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable (100-900) |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, cyrillic-extended, greek, greek-extended, vietnamese |
| Source | Dalton Maag | Google Fonts |
Best Use Cases
Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
Typography optimized for user interfaces, design systems, and digital products. ...
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography for tech companies, software products, and digital innovation. Tech f...
Typography optimized for websites, landing pages, and web applications. Web font...
Typography for desktop and web applications, software interfaces, and digital to...
Typography optimized for financial technology applications. These fonts convey t...
Typography for wayfinding, environmental graphics, and public signage. Signage f...
Typography for creative work, artistic projects, and experimental design. Creati...
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Aktiv Grotesk | Inter |
|---|---|---|
| Score | N/A | 59/100 |
| File Size | N/A | 525.2 KB |
| Weights | N/A | 9 (var) |
| Italics | N/A | Yes |
| Variable Font | N/A | Yes (2 axes) |
| Language Groups | N/A | 7 |
| CDN Delivery | N/A | Yes |
| x-Height Ratio | N/A | 0.546 |
| Cap Height Ratio | N/A | 0.728 |
Which Should You Choose?
Consider: Aktiv Grotesk
- Shares Aktiv Grotesk's minimal, modern character
- Variable font with continuous weight adjustment
- Supports 7 scripts including cyrillic and cyrillic-extended
- Delivers a modern, clean, professional aesthetic
- Popular in enterprise-corporate and financial-services design
Recommended: Inter
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for corporate and ui
- Commercial license with professional support
Free Alternatives to Consider
Other free alternatives to Aktiv Grotesk