Helvetica vs Inter
This comparison helps you decide whether Inter can replace Helvetica without changing the overall typographic feel. With 88% similarity, Inter shares Helvetica's neutral, neo-grotesque character with similar x-height and letter spacing. Inter keeps the neutral vibe but is tuned for modern digital typography.
88% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Helvetica
PremiumPremium font preview not available
Visit the foundry website to see samples
Inter
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helvetica | Inter |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable (100-900) |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, cyrillic-extended, greek, greek-extended, vietnamese |
| Source | Linotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Inter
- Free to use with open-source license
- Variable font offers flexible weight adjustment
- Broader language support
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts