Head-to-head · Figma Plugins
Iconify vs LottieFiles for Figma
Iconify leads on 0 checks, LottieFiles for Figma on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIconify · 8.8/10
- Free planonly LottieFiles for Figma
- Most featuresLottieFiles for Figma · 4 of 4
Iconify scores higher on our rubric for figma plugins: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Iconify is the better fit for designers needing a large, flexible icon library. LottieFiles for Figma is the better fit for designers creating and handing off animations.
- Iconify fits best
Designers needing a large, flexible icon library
- LottieFiles for Figma fits best
Designers creating and handing off animations
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Side by side
| Feature | Iconify 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | LottieFiles for Figma 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Figma Plugins | #8 in Figma Plugins |
| Best for | Designers needing a large, flexible icon library | Designers creating and handing off animations |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not checked yet | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Iconify 0/4 · LottieFiles for Figma 4/4 | ||
| AI features | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Batch processing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| External data sources | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Team controls | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Figma surfaces | Not checked yet | Design |
| Supported languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Iconify is an open-source ecosystem for developers and designers who need many icon collections without committing to one vendor. Its Figma plugin imports icons as SVG, while the broader project supports browsing, searching, organizing,… Read the review → |
LottieFiles for Figma helps designers discover, preview, and convert animation assets without leaving Figma. It can turn single frames, multiple frames, and prototype flows into Lottie, then export dotLottie, Lottie JSON, GIF, MP4, WebM,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Iconify — where it wins
- Over 300,000 icons spanning more than 200 open-source sets
- Imports icons into Figma as SVG and supports customizable styles
- Offers public or self-hosted APIs plus SVG, CSS, JSON, and JavaScript outputs
Where it doesn't
- Icon licenses vary by set, so commercial-use permissions require individual checks
- No icon-font format is provided
- Support is centered on documentation rather than listed service channels
LottieFiles for Figma — where it wins
- Converts single frames, multiple frames, and prototype flows to Lottie
- Exports dotLottie, JSON, GIF, MP4, WebM, and MOV
- Dev Mode handoff includes asset links and embed code
Where it doesn't
- Pricing applies to the broader LottieFiles platform and workspace features
- Team collaboration features are tied to paid workspace plans
- Support channels listed are documentation, except for Team+ and Enterprise support
- Iconify8.8/10 · Free
A free Figma plugin with 300,000-plus icons, APIs, and developer-ready outputs.
Visit IconifyFull verdict → - LottieFiles for Figma7.8/10 · Free plan
A Figma plugin for turning designs and prototype flows into animations for handoff.
Visit LottieFilesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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