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Head-to-head · Favicon Generators

Favicon.now vs FaviconOnline

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Favicon.now #2 in Favicon Generators 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Favicon.now
FaviconOnline #5 in Favicon Generators 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit FaviconOnline

Favicon.now leads on 1 check, FaviconOnline on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFavicon.now · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresFavicon.now · 5 of 6

Favicon.now scores higher on our rubric for favicon generators: 8.2 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Favicon.now offers svg export; FaviconOnline doesn't.

Favicon.now is the better fit for teams needing API automation. FaviconOnline is the better fit for text- and emoji-driven favicon creation.

  • Favicon.now fits best

    Teams needing API automation

  • FaviconOnline fits best

    Text- and emoji-driven favicon creation

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Side by side

Feature Favicon.now 8.2/10 Visit ↗ FaviconOnline 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.4
Ranking #2 in Favicon Generators #5 in Favicon Generators
Best for Teams needing API automation Text- and emoji-driven favicon creation
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Favicon.now 5/6 · FaviconOnline 4/6
ICO export ✓ ✓
PNG export ✓ ✓
SVG export ✓ (best) —
App icon set ✓ ✓
Web manifest support ✓ ✓
Batch processing Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Generates ICO, SVG, PNG, Apple touch, PWA, and manifest files
  • Previews icons across browser, search, Apple, Android, and PWA contexts
  • API automates package generation for repeatable workflows
  • Generates favicons from 1,000+ fonts and 3,600+ emoji options
  • Exports ICO and PNG files with live 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 previews
  • Creates iOS, Android, and Windows icons plus manifest files
Cons
  • Browser-based editing may not suit teams seeking a native desktop app
  • Broader package options may exceed the needs of simple favicon tasks
  • API automation may require developer involvement to integrate
  • Web-only workflow with no native desktop or mobile app
  • Does not provide SVG export
  • Image converter uploads are limited to 10MB
Our verdict

Favicon.now is a free favicon generator for websites and web apps, with web and API access. It creates complete favicon packages from images, SVG files, text, or emoji. The service is suited to teams that need more than a single browser…

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FaviconOnline is a free, browser-based generator for individuals, developers, and website owners who need favicon files or broader website icon packages. It accepts PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, and WebP images, while also creating icons from text,…

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  1. Favicon.nowFavicon Generators 8.2Free plan
  2. FaviconOnlineFavicon Generators 7.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Favicon.now — where it wins

    • Generates ICO, SVG, PNG, Apple touch, PWA, and manifest files
    • Previews icons across browser, search, Apple, Android, and PWA contexts
    • API automates package generation for repeatable workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Browser-based editing may not suit teams seeking a native desktop app
    • Broader package options may exceed the needs of simple favicon tasks
    • API automation may require developer involvement to integrate

  • FaviconOnline — where it wins

    • Generates favicons from 1,000+ fonts and 3,600+ emoji options
    • Exports ICO and PNG files with live 16×16, 32×32, and 48×48 previews
    • Creates iOS, Android, and Windows icons plus manifest files

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only workflow with no native desktop or mobile app
    • Does not provide SVG export
    • Image converter uploads are limited to 10MB

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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