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Core Sans vs Helvetica Now
Core Sans and Helvetica Now are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Core Sans leans minimal, Helvetica Now brings elegant. Compare which suits your Corporate project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Core Sans
Helvetica Now
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Core Sans
Premium
Helvetica Now
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Core Sans | Helvetica Now |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, korean | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | S-Core | Monotype |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Core Sans
- minimal design character
- From S-Core
- 5 free alternatives available
Consider: Helvetica Now
- elegant design character
- From Monotype
- 4 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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85%85% to Core Sans · 88% to Helvetica Now
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Open Sans
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