Myriad Pro vs Open Sans
This comparison helps you decide whether Open Sans can replace Myriad Pro without changing the overall typographic feel. With 82% similarity, Open Sans shares Myriad Pro's humanist warmth and screen optimization with similar generous x-height and open letterforms. If your goal is neutrality, both fit, but Open Sans tends to be optimized for contemporary screen rendering.
82% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Myriad Pro
PremiumPremium font preview not available
Visit the foundry website to see samples
Open Sans
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Myriad Pro | Open Sans |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable (100-900) |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Apache-2.0 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, cyrillic-extended, greek, greek-extended, vietnamese |
| Source | Adobe | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Open Sans
- 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