favicon.gg vs MakeIcon

favicon.gg9.0Visit MakeIcon7.1Visit

Higher score favicon.gg #1 in Favicon Generators 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit favicon.gg

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MakeIcon #6 in Favicon Generators 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit MakeIcon

• favicon.gg fits best

  Complete free favicon and app-icon packages

• MakeIcon fits best

  Designers wanting live previews

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Side by side

Feature	favicon.gg 9.0/10 Visit ↗	MakeIcon 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.1
Ranking	#1 in Favicon Generators	#6 in Favicon Generators
Best for	Complete free favicon and app-icon packages	Designers wanting live previews
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features favicon.gg 6/6 · MakeIcon 5/6
ICO export	✓	✓
PNG export	✓	✓
SVG export	✓	✓
App icon set	✓	✓
Web manifest support	✓	✓
Batch processing	✓ (best)	Not published
Our review
Pros	Exports ICO, PNG, SVG, PWA, and app icon packages Checks declarations, manifests, files, and related configuration Processes local images in-browser without uploading or retaining them	Exports ICO, PNG, Apple touch, PWA, and maskable icons Includes HTML link tags and manifest.json in the ZIP Offers styling controls and real-time previews across device platforms
Cons	Web-only workflow may not suit teams needing a native app No AI-assisted generation features Server-side automation may require a separate workflow	Batch icon generation is listed as a future feature The workflow is centered on browser-based icon creation Its scope focuses on icons rather than broader design production
Our verdict	favicon.gg is a browser-based toolkit for website, PWA, app, and desktop icon work. It is designed for developers, designers, and site owners who need to create or inspect favicon packages without installing software. Inputs can include… Read the review →	MakeIcon is a free, browser-based icon generator for developers, designers, and indie app makers. One design can produce favicon.ico files with embedded 16 px and 32 px sizes, browser favicon PNG files, a 180 × 180 Apple touch icon, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• favicon.gg — where it wins

  • Exports ICO, PNG, SVG, PWA, and app icon packages
  • Checks declarations, manifests, files, and related configuration
  • Processes local images in-browser without uploading or retaining them

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only workflow may not suit teams needing a native app
  • No AI-assisted generation features
  • Server-side automation may require a separate workflow

• MakeIcon — where it wins

  • Exports ICO, PNG, Apple touch, PWA, and maskable icons
  • Includes HTML link tags and manifest.json in the ZIP
  • Offers styling controls and real-time previews across device platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Batch icon generation is listed as a future feature
  • The workflow is centered on browser-based icon creation
  • Its scope focuses on icons rather than broader design production

• favicon.gg9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free browser toolkit for complete favicon, PWA, and app-icon packages.

  Visit favicon.ggFull verdict →
• MakeIcon7.1/10 · Free plan

  A free icon generator with broad exports, styling controls, and live previews.

  Visit MakeIconFull verdict →