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Centra No. 2 vs Poppins
Poppins is a popular open-source alternative to Centra No. 2's geometric design. At 85% similarity, Poppins delivers a friendly, modern aesthetic. Compare which works better for branding and ui projects.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Centra No. 2
Poppins
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Centra No. 2
Premium
Poppins
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Centra No. 2 | Poppins |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended, devanagari |
| Source | Sharp Type | Google Fonts |
Best Use Cases
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Performance Comparison
| Metric | Centra No. 2 | Poppins |
|---|---|---|
| Score | N/A | 59/100 |
| File Size | N/A | 162.4 KB |
| Weights | N/A | 9 |
| Italics | N/A | Yes |
| Variable Font | N/A | No |
| Language Groups | N/A | 3 |
| CDN Delivery | N/A | Yes |
| x-Height Ratio | N/A | 0.548 |
| Cap Height Ratio | N/A | 0.698 |
Which Should You Choose?
Consider: Centra No. 2
- Shares Centra No. 2's minimal, modern character
- 9 weight options for flexible typography
- Delivers a friendly, modern, clean aesthetic
- Popular in education-academia and healthcare-medical design
- Versatile enough to replace 37+ premium fonts
Recommended: Poppins
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for branding and ui
- Commercial license with professional support
Free Alternatives to Consider
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