Consolas vs Inconsolata
This comparison helps you decide whether Inconsolata can replace Consolas without changing the overall typographic feel. With 90% similarity, Inconsolata was explicitly designed as a free Consolas alternative, sharing the humanist approach with curved strokes within a monospace structure. Bonus: Inconsolata is available as a variable font, which makes weight tuning and file size easier.
90% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Consolas
PremiumPremium font preview not available
Visit the foundry website to see samples
Inconsolata
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Consolas | Inconsolata |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | mono | mono |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable (100-900) |
| Italics | Yes | No |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, vietnamese |
| Source | Microsoft | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Inconsolata
- Free to use with open-source license
- Variable font offers flexible weight adjustment
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts