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Google Sans vs Tahoma
Google Sans and Tahoma are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a tech foundation. Where Google Sans leans geometric, modern, Tahoma brings humanist, condensed. Compare which suits your Ui project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Google Sans
Tahoma
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Google Sans
Premium
Tahoma
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Google Sans | Tahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | Yes | No |
| Weights | Variable | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | OFL-1.1 (free) | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek |
| Source | Microsoft |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Google Sans
- geometric, modern design character
- Suited for Branding and Corporate
- From google
- 3 free alternatives available
- Available as a variable font
Consider: Tahoma
- humanist, condensed design character
- Suited for Screen and Apps
- From microsoft
- 2 free alternatives available
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