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Helvetica Now vs Neue Plak
Helvetica Now and Neue Plak are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a modern foundation. Where Helvetica Now leans neo-grotesque, elegant, Neue Plak brings geometric, display. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:20%
Helvetica Now
Neue Plak
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Now
Premium
Neue Plak
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Now | Neue Plak |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic |
| Source | Monotype | Monotype |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Now
- neo-grotesque, elegant design character
- Suited for Ui and Corporate
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: Neue Plak
- geometric, display design character
- Suited for Display and Headlines
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Helvetica Now and Neue Plak