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Google Sans vs Helvetica Now
Google Sans and Helvetica Now are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a modern foundation. Where Google Sans leans geometric, tech, Helvetica Now brings neo-grotesque, elegant. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Google Sans
Helvetica Now
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Google Sans
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Helvetica Now
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Google Sans | Helvetica Now |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | Yes | No |
| Weights | Variable | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | Monotype |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Google Sans
- geometric, tech design character
- Suited for Web
- From Google
- 3 free alternatives available
- Available as a variable font
Consider: Helvetica Now
- neo-grotesque, elegant design character
- Suited for Editorial
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
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