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Font Awesome
What it is
Font Awesome is an icon library and toolkit for adding icons to web and design projects. Its maker lists more than 60,000 icons in over 30 styles; the Font Awesome 7 page specifies 65,928 Pro icons and 2,163 Free icons. Web Kits can place icons in a project through an embed code, and icons can also be downloaded or added as packages. Styling options include sizing, rotation, animation, stacking, duotone, counters, and transforms. Pro Kits also let users upload custom icons for use alongside the library. Documentation covers Vue, React, Ember, Angular, SCSS, WordPress, and Squarespace, as well as desktop design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Illustrator. Developers can use JavaScript and GraphQL APIs, or self-host with web fonts or SVGs. The free plan includes 2,163 icons, one Kit, and 10,000 pageviews. Paid plans include Starter at $4 a month, billed $48 per year, billed annually; Starter is CDN-only. Pro+ icons are available in Kit packages and not in other packages.
For and against
For
- Free plan includes 2,163 icons.
- Web Kits support embed codes and packages.
- Pro Kits allow custom icon uploads.
- JavaScript and GraphQL APIs are documented.
- Self-hosting supports web fonts and SVGs.
Against
- Starter is CDN-only.
- Pro+ icons are available only in Kit packages.
- Pro assets cannot be publicly distributed to unlicensed users.
The verdict
Font Awesome offers multiple ways to add and style icons, with options for web frameworks, design programs, and self-hosting. Check plan and licensing limits before choosing how to package or share Pro assets.
Who it suits
Font Awesome suits developers and designers who want a reusable icon library for web projects or desktop design tools. Self-hosting and documented framework integrations may suit teams with specific implementation needs.
Plans and prices
Free
2,163 free icons · 1 Kit · 10,000 pageviews
Read 30 Sep 2026 · benchrank.ai
Starter
Core Pro icon packs · 20 custom icons · 5 Kits · 50,000 pageviews
Read 30 Sep 2026 · benchrank.ai
Solo
All icon packs · Pro+ packs · 200 custom icons · 10 Kits
Read 30 Sep 2026 · benchrank.ai
Team
All icon packs · Pro+ packs · 400 custom icons · 20 Kits
Read 30 Sep 2026 · benchrank.ai
On the record
- APIs
- Font Awesome documents a JavaScript API for SVG+JS rendering and a GraphQL API for icon and release information.docs.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Current release
- The versions page lists Font Awesome 7.3.1 as the latest version, released July 7, 2026.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Custom icons
- Pro Kits allow users to upload custom icons and use them alongside Font Awesome icons.docs.fontawesome.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Customization
- The web styling toolkit supports sizing, rotation, animation, stacking, duotone, and other icon styling options.docs.fontawesome.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Data protection
- The support page says stored data volumes are encrypted and access is controlled through auditable multi-factor authentication.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Desktop apps
- Font Awesome documents using icons in desktop design programs such as Figma and Illustrator.docs.fontawesome.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Desktop use
- The desktop documentation describes use in Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, and other desktop design programs.docs.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Frameworks
- The documentation names Vue, React, Ember, Angular, SCSS, WordPress, and Squarespace among supported syntaxes or stacks.docs.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Icon styling
- The web documentation lists options including sizing, animation, duotone, stacking, counters, transforms, and uploaded custom icons.docs.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Font Awesome documents integrations and usage guidance for Vue.js, React, Ember, Angular, SCSS, WordPress, and Squarespace.docs.fontawesome.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Library
- The maker's homepage lists more than 60,000 icons and over 30 unique styles.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Library size
- The Font Awesome 7 page lists 65,928 Pro icons and 2,163 Free icons.fontawesome.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- License restriction
- The support page says Pro assets cannot be distributed publicly in an open-source repository to people not covered by the license.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Plan constraint
- Pro+ icons are available in Kit packages and are not available in other packages.docs.fontawesome.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Plan limit
- Starter and monthly Solo or Team plans are CDN-only and do not include downloads or a perpetual license.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Font Awesome says it stores account data, website-use data, and CDN-use data on servers in the United States, while CDN servers are located worldwide.fontawesome.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Product
- Font Awesome describes itself as an icon library and toolkit with icons, custom icons, and Kits served from the internet.fontawesome.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- Font Awesome's security guidance explains how to configure its SVG with JavaScript library to work with a strict Content Security Policy.docs.fontawesome.com · read 29 Sep 2026
