Icons8 Free Icon Library vs Bootstrap Icons

Comparing the features of Icons8 Free Icon Library to Bootstrap Icons

Feature
Icons8 Free Icon Library
Bootstrap Icons

Capability Features

3D Models
Accessibility Features
aria-hiddenaria-labelrole=img
AI Search
AI Tools for Design
API for Developers
Community Forum
Consistency
Experimental Icon Styles
GlassmorphismHandsyTapesHieroglyphsPolyBlueprintKeek LinePinSerifComic
External Image Use
Font-size and Color Styling
Free Icons
Icon Font Support
Icon Styles List
45
Icon Usage in CSS Only
Iconizer Tool
Illustrations
Large Icon Packs
Multiple Icon Styles
Liquid GlassiOS 17 OutlinediOS 17 Filled3D FluencyMaterial OutlinediOS 17 GlyphWindows 11 ColorEmojiDottedColorPuffy OutlineWindows 11 Outline
Multiple Icon Usage Methods
Embedded SVGSVG SpriteExternal ImageIcon FontCSS Background Image
No User Authentication
Photos
Pixel Perfect Icons
Platform Guidelines Compliance
Request Icons
Royalty-free Music
Search by Image
Submit Icons
Supports Custom CSS Styling
Supports HTML Embed
Supports Icon Resizing
SVG Sprite Provided

Integration Features

Animated Icons
GIFLottie JSONAfter Effects
API Access
Icons8 APIIllustrations APIPhotos APIMusic APISmart Upscaler APIBackground Remover API
Available as ZIP Release
CDN Support
CSS Integration
Design Tool Integration
Figma Integration
Google Docs Add-on
Icon Format
SVGPNGGIFAELottie JSON
Illustrator Plugin
Install via Composer
Install via npm
Line Awesome
Mac App
Manual Download
OMG IMG
Photoshop Plugin
Popular Platforms Support
AppleAndroidWindowsWebGraphic
Sass Integration
Supports Bootstrap Projects
Supports Icon Font via CDN
Supports Icon Font via Sass Import
Supports Multiple Package Managers
npmComposer
SVG File Format
Works with Bootstrap

Limitation Features

Browser Compatibility
Issues with Internet Explorer, Edge Legacy, and Chrome (external sprites)
Known SVG Browser Quirks
SVG focus in IE/EdgeSVG <img> accessibilitySVG sprite cross-domain ChromeExternal SVG sprite in IE
Limits on Free Use
May require attribution or have limits
No API Access
No Premium Icons
No Web UI for Customization

Other Features

License Provided
Newsletter Subscription
Social Media Presence
InstagramTwitterFacebookYoutubeLinkedInDribbbleTikTokPinterestMediumProductHunt
Sponsorships

Pricing Features

Free Tier
No Quotas or Limits
Premium License
Pricing Page Exists
Pricing Plans
Free/Open Source