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Helvetica Now vs SF Pro Display
Helvetica Now and SF Pro Display are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Helvetica Now leans elegant, SF Pro Display brings tech. Compare which suits your Ui project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Helvetica Now
SF Pro Display
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Helvetica Now
Premium
SF Pro Display
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica Now | SF Pro Display |
|---|---|---|
| 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, greek |
| Source | Monotype | Apple |
Best Use Cases
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Typography for desktop and web applications, software interfaces, and digital to...
Typography for tech companies, software products, and digital innovation. Tech f...
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Helvetica Now
- elegant design character
- Suited for Branding and Editorial
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: SF Pro Display
- tech design character
- Suited for Apps and System
- From Apple
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Helvetica Now and SF Pro Display