Font Awesome
7.5#1 in icon librariesFrom $4 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitFont Awesome vs Ionicons
What both publish
| Fact | Font Awesome | Ionicons |
|---|---|---|
| Custom icons | Pro Kits allow users to upload custom icons and use them alongside Font Awesome icons. | The component can load a custom SVG from a URL, and the SVG must not contain scripts or events. |
| Customization | The web styling toolkit supports sizing, rotation, animation, stacking, duotone, and other icon styling options. | Icon size and color can be set with attributes or CSS, and outline stroke width can be adjusted with a CSS custom property. |
| Product | Font Awesome describes itself as an icon library and toolkit with icons, custom icons, and Kits served from the internet. | Ionicons is a hand-crafted icon set for use in web, iOS, Android, and desktop apps. |
Font Awesome plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$4 a month
- Solo$8 a month
- Team$16 a month
Ionicons plans
- IoniconsFree
Pick Font Awesome if…
Font Awesome suits developers and designers who need icons in web projects or desktop design tools. Its packages, Kits, APIs, and self-hosting options serve different integration approaches.
Pick Ionicons if…
Ionicons is suited to developers who need a reusable icon set for apps or websites, especially those working with Ionic Framework. It also fits projects that need SVG or Web Component icons under an MIT license.