Font Awesome
7.5#1 in icon librariesFrom $4 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Material Design Icons
6.3#17 in icon librariesFree planFree planAndroidWebWindows
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| Fact | Font Awesome | Material Design Icons |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Font Awesome documents integrations and usage guidance for Vue.js, React, Ember, Angular, SCSS, WordPress, and Squarespace. | The getting-started documentation includes guides for Android, Angular, Ember, Figma, React, Svelte, Vue, Visual Studio Code, and other tools and frameworks. |
| Product | Font Awesome describes itself as an icon library and toolkit with icons, custom icons, and Kits served from the internet. | Material Design Icons is an open-source icon library for designers and developers. |
| Support | Font Awesome says every paid plan includes priority support from real humans. | The site provides documentation and lists [email protected] for inquiries. |
Font Awesome plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$4 a month
- Solo$8 a month
- Team$16 a month
Material Design Icons plans
- Material Design IconsFree
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 Material Design Icons if…
Material Design Icons suits designers and developers who need reusable icons in design files or software projects. Its documented integrations span web frameworks, Android, Figma, and developer tools.