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Archivo vs Inter
Inter is a popular open-source alternative to Archivo's neo-grotesque design. At 82% similarity, Inter delivers a modern, clean aesthetic. Compare which works better for editorial and display projects.
Design DNA
Design overlap:25%
Archivo
Inter
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Archivo
Premium
Inter
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Archivo | 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 | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, cyrillic-extended, greek, greek-extended, vietnamese |
| Source | Omnibus-Type | Google Fonts |
Best Use Cases
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Typography optimized for user interfaces, design systems, and digital products. ...
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography for tech companies, software products, and digital innovation. Tech f...
Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
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...
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Archivo | 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: Archivo
- Shares Archivo's 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 editorial and display
- Commercial license with professional support
Free Alternatives to Consider
Other free alternatives to Archivo