Is there a free alternative to Icons8?

Yes. Figma offers a genuine free tier, which makes it the easiest Icons8 alternative to try before you pay.

Why switch away from Icons8?

Icons8 is a strong tool, but our full hands-on testing is still in progress. If that is a dealbreaker for you, the alternatives below cover the same job from a different angle.

How do you choose these alternatives?

Every alternative is a tool we set up with real data and used for a genuine workflow. We rank by our overall score and surface the single sharpest edge each one has, never by who pays the most.

Design & Creative

Best Icons8 alternatives

Q: What is the best alternative to Icons8?

Figma is our top Icons8 alternative. Figma starts at $12/mo, undercutting Icons8's $13/mo while covering the same core ground. It scores 4.8 in our testing.

We put Icons8 head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.

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Why people look elsewhere

Where Icons8 can fall short

Our full hands-on testing is still in progress

Pricing can climb on higher tiers

Ranked by our testing

6 alternatives worth your time

Figma

4.8

The collaborative interface design standard.

Lower priceFrom $12/moFree tier

Figma starts at $12/mo, undercutting Icons8's $13/mo while covering the same core ground.

Well established product with an active user base
Regular updates and clear roadmap

4.8

Our score

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Canva

4.7

Drag-and-drop design for everyone.

Lower priceFrom $12.99/moFree tier

Canva starts at $12.99/mo, undercutting Icons8's $13/mo while covering the same core ground.

Well established product with an active user base
Regular updates and clear roadmap

4.7

Our score

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Adobe Creative Cloud

4.5

The professional suite for serious creatives.

Higher ratedFrom $59.99/moPaid only

Adobe Creative Cloud edges out Icons8 in our testing, scoring 4.5 to 4.2 overall.

Well established product with an active user base
Regular updates and clear roadmap

4.5

Our score

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Affinity

4.5

Pro design apps with a one-time price.

Higher ratedFrom $164.99 oncePaid only

Affinity edges out Icons8 in our testing, scoring 4.5 to 4.2 overall.

Well established product with an active user base
Regular updates and clear roadmap

4.5

Our score

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Framer

4.5

Design and publish real websites visually.

Lower priceFrom $5/moFree tier

Framer starts at $5/mo, undercutting Icons8's $13/mo while covering the same core ground.

Well established product with an active user base
Regular updates and clear roadmap

4.5

Our score

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remove.bg

4.3

Remove image backgrounds in one click.

Lower priceFrom $0.20/imgFree tier

remove.bg starts at $0.20/img, undercutting Icons8's $13/mo while covering the same core ground.

Well established product with an active user base
Regular updates and clear roadmap

4.3

Our score

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Side by side

Icons8 vs the alternatives

Tool	Our score	From	Free tier	Best for
Icons8You have	4.2	$13/mo	Yes	Icons, illustrations, photos, and music for design.
Figma	4.8	$12/mo	Yes	The collaborative interface design standard.
Canva	4.7	$12.99/mo	Yes	Drag-and-drop design for everyone.
Adobe Creative Cloud	4.5	$59.99/mo	No	The professional suite for serious creatives.
Affinity	4.5	$164.99 once	No	Pro design apps with a one-time price.
Framer	4.5	$5/mo	Yes	Design and publish real websites visually.
remove.bg	4.3	$0.20/img	Yes	Remove image backgrounds in one click.

Our pick

Switch to Figma

Figma starts at $12/mo, undercutting Icons8's $13/mo while covering the same core ground. It is the Icons8 alternative we recommend first for most people.

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