Didot vs Libre Bodoni
This comparison helps you decide whether Libre Bodoni can replace Didot without changing the overall typographic feel. With 80% similarity, Libre Bodoni shares Didot's Didone classification with similar extreme contrast, flat serifs, and vertical stress. High contrast is sensitive to rendering; check how the thin strokes behave at your intended sizes.
80% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Didot
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Libre Bodoni
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Didot | Libre Bodoni |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | serif | 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 |
| Source | Linotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Libre Bodoni
- 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