Noun Project

    Library of over 5 million vector icons, by subscription or individually.

    Free. Reliable reference to find a precise icon; upgrade to Pro once attribution becomes a problem.

    ToolTrim Verdict

    Noun Project

    3.5/5
    DecentEditorial score

    Reliable reference to find a precise icon; upgrade to Pro once attribution becomes a problem.

    Free planNo
    ModelFree
    PriceFree
    Verified2026-05-11
    How this score is calculated
    Quick decision

    Noun Project: when it makes sense.

    Reliable reference to find a precise icon; upgrade to Pro once attribution becomes a problem.

    Keep if

    You need a precise, recognizable icon quickly. You prefer searching for an existing icon rather than generating an approximate one via AI

    Challenge if

    Mandatory free-tier attribution is a problem for your commercial use. You want built-in AI editing tools alongside icons (Icons8 fits better)

    Main limitation

    Mandatory attribution on the free version, awkward for commercial use

    Quick summary (condensed)

    Noun Project Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    Free (Prix non public).
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    Mandatory free-tier attribution is a problem for your commercial use; You want built-in AI editing tools alongside icons (Icons8 fits better).
    ToolTrim verdict
    Reliable reference to find a precise icon; upgrade to Pro once attribution becomes a problem.
    Pricing

    How much does Noun Project cost?

    Noun Project offers a free plan. Here's the full breakdown of available plans for 2026.

    Prix à vérifier sur la page officielle avant décision.

    Price verified on 2026-05-11· nounproject.comSee all plans
    Audience

    Who is Noun Project for?

    Content creator

    Solo / Freelance

    Can work

    Team

    Can work

    Strengths and limitations

    Noun Project, strengths and limitations.

    What it does well

    • Massive, precisely categorized catalog, the category's historical reference
    • Consistent-quality vector icons, easy to customize (color, size)
    • Free version usable with attribution to test

    Where it falls short

    • Mandatory attribution on the free version, awkward for commercial use
    • Sometimes inconsistent styles between different contributors
    • No built-in AI tools unlike competitors like Icons8
    Features

    What Noun Project covers.

    Creator workflow
    Icons
    Iconographie
    Design resources
    Use cases

    What is Noun Project used for?

    Find a precise, recognizable icon for an interface or presentation
    Customize icon color and style to match a brand guideline
    Access a catalog of editable vector icons with no drawing needed
    ToolTrim Analysis

    Our take on Noun Project.

    Noun Project is the historical reference for vector icon libraries, with a massive catalog (over 5 million icons) covering nearly every imaginable concept, in consistent, well-categorized styles.

    For a designer or freelancer who needs a precise icon quickly, it's often more reliable than an AI generator to find exactly the right recognizable symbol, rather than an approximate visual interpretation.

    Rating

    Our verdict on Noun Project.

    3.5/5

    Decent

    ToolTrim editorial score · Independent analysis

    Why this score

    Noun Project is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

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    Questions about Noun Project.

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    What is Noun Project used for?

    Library of over 5 million vector icons, by subscription or individually.

    How much does Noun Project cost?

    Noun Project costs €0 (free) (Prix non public plan). Price verified on 2026-05-11.

    Is Noun Project suitable for beginners?

    Noun Project suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Noun Project worth the price?

    Reliable reference to find a precise icon; upgrade to Pro once attribution becomes a problem.

    What are the best alternatives to Noun Project?

    No direct alternative listed.

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