Effra vs Neue Helvetica
Effra and Neue Helvetica are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a minimal foundation. Where Effra leans geometric, modern, Neue Helvetica brings neo-grotesque, elegant. Compare which suits your Corporate project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Effra
Neue Helvetica
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Effra
Premium
Neue Helvetica
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Effra | Neue Helvetica |
|---|---|---|
| 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, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | Dalton Maag | Linotype |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Effra
- geometric, modern design character
- Suited for Ui
- From Dalton Maag
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Neue Helvetica
- neo-grotesque, elegant design character
- Suited for Editorial
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Effra and Neue Helvetica
Inter
90%% to Effra · 90% to Neue Helvetica
Nimbus Sans
90%% to Effra · 90% to Neue Helvetica
Poppins
85%Roboto
85%% to Effra · 85% to Neue Helvetica