Sentinel vs Merriweather
If you like what Sentinel does but need a license-friendly option, Merriweather is the obvious place to start. With 80% similarity, Merriweather shares Sentinel's commitment to comfortable extended reading with sturdy serifs and generous x-height. If your goal is neutrality, both fit, but Merriweather tends to be optimized for contemporary screen rendering.
80% Similarity
Visual Comparison
Sentinel
PremiumPremium font preview not available
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Merriweather
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Sentinel | Merriweather |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | 300, 400, 700, 900 |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, cyrillic-extended |
| Source | Hoefler&Co | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Merriweather
- Free to use with open-source license
- Broader language support
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts