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Lobster vs Zapfino
Lobster is a popular open-source alternative to Zapfino's script design. At 60% similarity, Lobster delivers a playful, retro aesthetic. Compare which works better for luxury and invitations projects.
60% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Lobster
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Zapfino
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Lobster | Zapfino |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free | Premium |
| Classification | display | display |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | 400 | Multiple |
| Italics | No | Yes |
| License | OFL-1.1 | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, vietnamese | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Google Fonts | Linotype |
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Lobster | Zapfino |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | N/A |
| File Size | 126.9 KB | N/A |
| Weights | 1 | N/A |
| Italics | No | N/A |
| Variable Font | No | N/A |
| Language Groups | 4 | N/A |
| CDN Delivery | Yes | N/A |
| x-Height Ratio | 0.5 | N/A |
| Cap Height Ratio | 0.748 | N/A |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Lobster
- Supports 4 scripts including cyrillic and vietnamese
- Delivers a playful, retro, friendly aesthetic
- Popular in education-academia and healthcare-medical design
- Versatile enough to replace 10+ premium fonts
- Free under OFL-1.1 license
Consider: Zapfino
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for luxury and invitations
- Commercial license with professional support
Free Alternatives to Consider
Other free alternatives to Zapfino