Futura vs Jost
If you're evaluating Futura as a baseline, this comparison shows how Jost stacks up in real projects. With 90% similarity, Jost was specifically designed as an open-source Futura alternative, replicating its geometric letterforms including the distinctive single-storey 'a'. If your goal is neutrality, both fit, but Jost tends to be optimized for contemporary screen rendering.
90% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Futura
PremiumPremium font preview not available
Visit the foundry website to see samples
Jost
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Futura | Jost |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Source | URW Type Foundry | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Jost
- 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