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Aptos vs Calibri

Aptos and Calibri compared on classification, designer, release year, licensing and web use. Both are sans-serif typefaces, so the choice usually comes down to licensing, availability and the feel of the letterforms rather than category.

Aptos ▸

Hamburgefonstiv

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. 0123456789

Calibri ▸

Hamburgefonstiv

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. 0123456789

Side by side

	Aptos	Calibri
Classification	Sans-serif	Sans-serif
Designer	Steve Matteson	Lucas de Groot
Released	2021	2004
License	Adobe Fonts subscription or commercial license	Bundled with the operating system
On a website	Through an Adobe Fonts web project or a purchased web license	Only renders if installed on the visitor's device; embedding it needs its own web license
Weights	6	-

What to know

Both are sans-serif typefaces, so the choice usually comes down to licensing, availability and the feel of the letterforms rather than category.
Licensing differs: Aptos is "adobe fonts subscription or commercial license", while Calibri is "bundled with the operating system". That matters before either one ships on a website or in a product.
Calibri (2004) is 17 years older than Aptos (2021).

Which of these does your site use?

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Questions

Can I use Aptos and Calibri on my website?

Aptos: Through an Adobe Fonts web project or a purchased web license. Calibri: Only renders if installed on the visitor's device; embedding it needs its own web license.

Is Aptos better than Calibri?

Neither is better in every case. The right choice depends on where the text appears, your licensing situation and how each typeface looks in your layout; the specimen above shows both side by side.

How do I check which of these fonts my site uses?

Run the free Font Checker Pro scan on your URL: it lists every font the page loads, where each one is served from and whether it needs a license.

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