Gill Sans vs Lato
If you're evaluating Gill Sans as a baseline, this comparison shows how Lato stacks up in real projects. With 85% similarity, Lato shares Gill Sans's humanist proportions with similar warmth and professional character. If you want the same structure with a friendlier vibe, Lato usually gets you there.
85% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Gill Sans
PremiumPremium font preview not available
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Lato
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gill Sans | Lato |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | 100, 300, 400, 700, 900 |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Monotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Lato
- Free to use with open-source license
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts