Frutiger vs Hind
If you like what Frutiger does but need a license-friendly option, Hind is the obvious place to start. With 82% similarity, Hind shares Frutiger's defining quality—exceptional legibility at small sizes—achieved through similar open apertures and generous spacing. This is a solid matchup for signage: condensed clarity, distinct shapes, and good distance legibility.
82% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Frutiger
PremiumPremium font preview not available
Visit the foundry website to see samples
Hind
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Frutiger | Hind |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 |
| Italics | Yes | No |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, devanagari |
| Source | Linotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Hind
- Free to use with open-source license
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts