I'm trying to create a LaTeX template for reports we use in our organization. The original template is in .doc format, and uses a few non-free fonts, specifically Gill Sans. I'm looking for a LaTeX font that is a close match for this. There's no need for it to be a perfect replacement, as it won't be used for copyrighted materials such as logos, but still should be difficult to distinguish from the real thing for non-specialists.
To generalize the question a bit:
Is there some sort of a recommendation engine for font substitution using LaTeX typefaces?
Ideally, choose a font, and get some reasonably good substitutes that are readily available on, say CTAN.
Best Answer
To address your more specific question, check out GilliusADF, which is a GPL license font based on Gill Sans from the Arkandis Digital Foundry (ADF). The folks at ADF have been working to make TeX packages for their fonts. Some are already on CTAN like BaskervaldADF (based on Baskerville), VenturisADF (based to Utopia), ElectrumADF (original design?), RomandeADF (original design?). Unfortunately, Gillius hasn’t been packaged for LaTeX yet, but in the meantime, you could download the opentype versions from the ADF website, and use them either with XeLaTeX, or run them through otfinst or autoinst to use them with pdflatex.