DIN vs Exo
DIN is a common reference point; Exo is one of the closest free families to reach for. With 85% similarity, Exo captures DIN's industrial geometric precision with a contemporary futuristic edge. Exo also ships as a variable font, so you can dial in weights instead of being stuck with fixed steps.
85% Similarity
Visual Comparison
DIN
PremiumPremium font preview not available
Visit the foundry website to see samples
Exo
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DIN | Exo |
|---|---|---|
| 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, cyrillic | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, vietnamese |
| Source | Linotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Exo
- Free to use with open-source license
- Variable font offers flexible weight adjustment
- Broader language support
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts