The free Icons8 alternative for SVG icons
Icons8 bundles icons in 40+ styles with illustrations, photos and AI tools. Its free icons are PNG up to 100×100 px with a required link, and SVG is generally paid (Icons plan from $15 a month). BlendIcons gives you SVG icons free in 8 matching styles, with no link required.
- Free SVG
- 8 matching styles
- No subscription
- Light
- Regular
- Bold
- Color
- 184K+icons in the catalog
- 8matching styles per design
- $0no paid plan, no seats
- SVGstandard download, no account
At a glance
BlendIcons vs Icons8
What you get on each, from their public pages on 25 October 2026. Where they do something better, we say so.
| Feature | BlendIcons Free | Icons8 |
|---|---|---|
| SVG download | Free, no account needed for standard SVG | Paid plans; free SVG only in Popular, Characters, Logos |
| Free PNG | Yes | Up to 100×100 px |
| Price | $0. There is no paid plan | Icons plan from $15/mo; AI & graphics from $24/mo |
| Attribution | Not required by our licence; credit appreciated | Link to icons8.com required on free use |
| Matching styles | One design drawn in up to 8 matching styles | 40+ icon styles |
| Figma plugin | Free plugin, no login (in Figma Community review) | Yes; SVG is a paid option |
Sources: Icons8 icon pricing, Icons8 help: free downloads, Icons8 Figma plugins. Checked 25 October 2026. BlendIcons figures from our live catalog.
Why it matters
Why people look for a Icons8 alternative
The differences that show up in real projects, and what they cost you.
- 1
Free downloads stop at 100×100 px PNG
Their help centre says free icons are PNG up to 100×100 px, with free SVG only in a few categories (Popular, Characters, Logos). That is too small for retina screens, hero sections or slides. SVG has no size ceiling.
- 2
Free use requires a backlink
Using free Icons8 icons means adding a link to icons8.com wherever they appear. For a product UI or a client site that is often not acceptable. Our licence does not require credit.
- 3
You may be paying for tools you do not use
Icons8 plans cover icons, and higher plans add AI and graphics tools from $24 a month. If all you need is a consistent icon set, a free library built only for icons is the simpler choice.
Honest fit
Which one is right for you?
Icons8 is a good product. Here is when each one makes more sense.
Choose BlendIcons if
- You want SVG icons for free, without a required backlink.
- You need icons larger than 100 px without paying.
- You want the same icon in several matching styles for a consistent UI.
Stay with Icons8 if
- You want icons, illustrations, photos and AI tools in one subscription.
- You rely on a specific Icons8 style (they offer 40+).
Switching
Switch in three steps
No migration project. Most people replace a set in one sitting.
Find the icons
Search 184K+ free icons, or start from a topic such as menu or user.
Pick one style
Choose one of the 8 styles and keep it for the whole set. You can compare styles side by side.
Download or paste
Get SVG or PNG, or copy the icon into your design, code or slides. In Figma, use the free plugin.
Icons you already downloaded from Icons8 keep the licence you got them under. You can use both side by side and replace them over time.
184K+ free icons, ready now
Free SVG in 8 matching styles. No credit card, no subscription, no seats.
Competitor details come from their public pricing, licence and help pages, checked on 25 October 2026. Terms change, so check the linked sources. Icons8 is a trademark of its owner; BlendIcons is not affiliated with Icons8.