Input Mono vs Menlo
Input Mono and Menlo are both mono typefaces sharing a monospace foundation. Where Input Mono leans readable, Menlo brings tech. Compare which suits your Code project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Input Mono
Structural
Monospace
Visual
Readable
Purpose
Code
Menlo
Structural
Monospace
Purpose
CodeTech
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Input Mono
Premium
Menlo
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Input Mono | Menlo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | mono | mono |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Font Bureau | Apple |
Best Use Cases
Code & Programming
Typography for code editors, terminals, and developer documentation. Code fonts ...
Input Menlo
Input Menlo
Terminal
Typography for command-line interfaces, terminal emulators, and shell environmen...
Input Menlo
Input Menlo
Input Menlo
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Input Mono
- readable design character
- Suited for Ide
- From Font Bureau
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Menlo
- tech design character
- Suited for Technical
- From Apple
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Input Mono and Menlo