# Heroicons vs The Noun Project

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** The Noun Project

| Attribute | Heroicons | The Noun Project |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.7 (20% (low)) | 66.5 (58% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 45,181 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 23,831 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source library of high-quality SVG icons created by the Tailwind CSS team for UI development. Includes over 300 icons, provided free under the MIT license. It is indexed under Icon Tools.","source":"https://heroicons.com","question":"What is Heroicons?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Heroicons is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://heroicons.com","question":"Is Heroicons free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Heroicons. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://heroicons.com","question":"What platforms does Heroicons support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Heroicons is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons","question":"Is Heroicons open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"An online repository of 10 million icons and photos created by human designers, with tools for browsing, editing, downloading in multiple formats, and integrating into design and productivity applications. It is indexed under Icon Tools.","source":"https://thenounproject.com/pricing/","question":"What is The Noun Project?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"The Noun Project offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $3.33 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://thenounproject.com/pricing/","question":"Is The Noun Project free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to The Noun Project. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://thenounproject.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does The Noun Project support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for The Noun Project, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://thenounproject.com/pricing/","question":"Can The Noun Project be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 13 integrations for The Noun Project, including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Express, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Canva, Mural and Squarespace, plus 5 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://thenounproject.com/pricing/","question":"What does The Noun Project integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source library of high-quality SVG icons created by the Tailwind CSS team for UI development. Includes over 300 icons, provided free under the MIT license. | An online repository of 10 million icons and photos created by human designers, with tools for browsing, editing, downloading in multiple formats, and integrating into design and productivity applications. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","deployment_model":"web_repository","figma_sketch_native_plugin":true,"commercial_usage_rights_granted":true,"vector_svg_raw_download_extraction":true,"unified_stroke_weight_and_color_control":true,"multi_style_families_solid_outline_duotone":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 10 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Adobe Creative Suite"},{"name":"Adobe Express"},{"name":"PowerPoint"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Canva"},{"name":"Mural"},{"name":"Squarespace"},{"name":"FigJam","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Figma Buzz","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Figma Slides","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Sketch","native":true,"category":"design","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft PowerPoint","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Word","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Slides","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Docs","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source (MIT licensed)","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://heroicons.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T08:18:45.069Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free Account","summary":"Free","features":["10 million icons in thousands of styles","Download in PNG format","Basic icon editor for color and rotation"],"description":"Access to icon library with basic features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Noun Pro","summary":"$3.33/mo billed annually. Most popular plan.","features":["Unlimited PNG & SVG downloads","Icon and background color editor","Edit line weight and visual details","Figma, PowerPoint, Adobe, Sketch and other plugins","1-click icon set downloads","No attribution required","10% savings on Noun Studio generations"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3.33,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Full access to downloads, editor, and integrations with design tools","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"photos":"Unlimited with add-on","downloads":"Unlimited PNG and SVG","icon_sets":"1-click downloads"}},{"free":false,"name":"Noun Team","summary":"$6.67/mo for starter team of 2, billed annually","features":["All Noun Pro benefits","Consolidated billing for multiple users","Add or remove members at any time","Priority support","Discounts for teams of 10 or more"],"minSeats":2,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6.67,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Noun Pro with team collaboration and billing management","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Noun Studio Credits","summary":"$8.99 for 900 credits (approximately 45 edits or generations)","features":["Edit colors, line weight, and visual details","Generate icons matching specified styles","Private image storage and processing","10% discount available with Noun Pro subscription"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":8.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Pay-as-you-go credits for icon editing and generation","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"edits_generations":"Approximately 45 per 900 credits"}},{"free":true,"name":"Icon API","summary":"Free 30-day trial","features":["Code-based integration","Advanced tools for developers","Scalable access"],"description":"Programmatic access to icons with free trial","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Stock photos","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6.66,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Free tier available. Noun Pro at $3.33/mo (annual billing) is the main paid subscription. Noun Studio offers usage-based pricing at $8.99 per ~45 edits. Team plans and educator discounts available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://thenounproject.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-05T16:39:50.127Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":3.33,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":3.33,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 22 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.2.0","date":"2024-11-18T15:32:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.1.5","date":"2024-07-10T17:57:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.1.4","date":"2024-06-17T21:59:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.1.3","date":"2024-03-22T20:11:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.1.2","date":"2024-03-22T18:23:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.1.1","date":"2023-12-18T20:10:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.1.0","date":"2023-12-18T16:41:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.18","date":"2023-05-09T19:40:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.17","date":"2023-03-30T20:49:26Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.16","date":"2023-02-17T16:31:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.15","date":"2023-02-08T20:26:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.14","date":"2023-01-25T20:12:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.13","date":"2022-11-02T12:35:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.12","date":"2022-10-05T20:20:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.11","date":"2022-09-13T13:59:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.10","date":"2022-09-13T13:59:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.9","date":"2022-09-13T13:59:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.8","date":"2022-09-13T13:58:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.7","date":"2022-09-13T13:58:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/tailwindlabs/heroicons/releases/tag/v2.0.6","date":"2022-09-13T13:58:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.6"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| security.scorecard | 4.9 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40heroicons%2Freact&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Icon Tools)

| Capability | Heroicons | The Noun Project |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | Web repository |
| Vector svg raw download extraction | - | ✓ |
| Css webfont CDN hosting | - | - |
| React vue npm package delivery | - | - |
| Figma sketch native plugin | - | ✓ |
| Unified stroke weight and color control | - | ✓ |
| Desktop mac win library management app | - | - |
| Multi style families solid outline duotone | - | ✓ |
| Animated svg lottie file support | - | - |
| Commercial usage rights granted | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:29:46.986Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*