Input Mono vs Monaco

Input Mono and Monaco are both mono typefaces sharing a monospace foundation. Where Input Mono leans code, readable, Monaco brings tech, display. Compare which suits your Terminal project.

62% Similarity

Design DNA

Design overlap:17%

Input Mono

Structural
Monospace
Visual
Readable
Purpose
Code

Monaco

Structural
Monospace
Visual
Retro
Purpose
TechDisplay

Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts

Visual Comparison

Input Mono

Premium
1 / 4Input Mono specimen 1 of 4
1x
1 / 4

Monaco

Premium
1 / 10Monaco specimen 1 of 10
1x
1 / 10

Feature Comparison

Feature Input Mono Monaco
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

Terminal

Typography for command-line interfaces, terminal emulators, and shell environmen...

Input Monaco
Code & Programming

Typography for code editors, terminals, and developer documentation. Code fonts ...

Input Monaco
Programming
Input Monaco
Ide
Input Monaco
Code Editors
Input Monaco
Legacy Systems
Input Monaco
Retro Interfaces
Input Monaco

Where You'll See These Fonts

Monaco

  • Classic Mac Terminal
  • TextMate (legacy)
  • BBEdit (legacy)
  • Vintage Mac applications
  • Retro computing enthusiasts

Which Should You Choose?

Recommended: Input Mono

  • code, readable design character
  • Suited for Code and Programming
  • From Font Bureau
  • 2 free alternatives available
View Input Mono →

Consider: Monaco

  • tech, display design character
  • Suited for Code Editors and Legacy Systems
  • From Apple
  • 4 free alternatives available
View Monaco →

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Monaco

For Terminal With Monospace With Retro With Tech With Display Supporting Latin Extended

Free Alternatives to Consider

Free fonts that can replace both Input Mono and Monaco

JetBrains Mono

85%

85% to Input Mono · 78% to Monaco

Google Fonts · OFL-1.1 · Variable

Fira Mono

85%

% to Input Mono · 85% to Monaco

Google Fonts · OFL-1.1 · 3 weights

Fira Code

82%
Google Fonts · OFL-1.1 · Variable

Source Code Pro

82%

% to Input Mono · 82% to Monaco

Google Fonts · OFL-1.1 · Variable

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