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URW++ base 35 vs Liberation

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

URW++ base 35

6.0
Media & Design

Liberation

7.0
Media & Design

Metric URW++ base 35 Liberation
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 14 191
90-day Installs 29 534
365-day Installs 79 1.4K
Version 20200910 2.1.5,7261482
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 135 531
GitHub Forks 18 27
Open Issues 26 49
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language Makefile
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 3y ago
First Seen May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024

Reviews

URW++ base 35

URW++ base 35 is a comprehensive font package designed for users requiring specific font sets. While it lacks a detailed description, it offers a variety of fonts with some reported issues.

Provides a collection of URW++ base 35 fonts for system use.

Pros

  • + Open-source availability
  • + Widely recognized font set
  • + Active project maintenance

Cons

  • - Outdated version from 2020
  • - Open issues regarding font metrics and glyphs
  • - No auto-update feature

Liberation

Liberation Fonts offer a free, open-source font set compatible with Arial, Times New Roman, and Courier New. Designed for users needing metric-compatible fonts without proprietary software, it benefits designers, developers, and anyone requiring consistent typography.

Provides open-source fonts compatible with Microsoft's Arial, Times New Roman, and Courier New.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Metric compatibility with popular fonts
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues remain unresolved