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Favicons vs Static.app
Both stand on favicon generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hosted
Favicons handles local icon generation and configuration in a Node.js workflow, with outputs for several platforms. Note the missing SVG export and some unavailable icons before relying on a particular asset.
Visit Favicons Free plan APIMacWeb+1
Static.app offers static-site publishing, editing, rollback, and integrations, with a free entry plan and paid options. Its static hosting does not execute server-side scripts, and desktop sync is currently limited to macOS.
Visit Static.appThe facts
| Favicons | Static.app | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | API, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | static.app |
| On favicon generators | #15 of 30 | #11 of 30 |
Favicons: what it does well
- Processes images locally without external dependencies.
- Accepts file paths and buffers.
- Generates multiple platform icon types.
- Supports web manifests and ICO and PNG export.
- Free under the MIT License.
What to know first
- SVG export is not available.
- Some icons are missing.
- Project says it is tested on Node 14 and above.
- MIT license provides no warranty.
Static.app: what it does well
- Publish by archive upload or AI agent connector.
- Daily snapshots support one-click rollback.
- Includes form collection and privacy-friendly analytics.
- Free plan includes one website and SSL.
- Integrations include a REST API and webhooks.
What to know first
- Server-side scripts are not executed.
- Free plan has a 50MB per-file limit.
- Desktop sync is currently available for macOS only.
- Short links are excluded from the free plan and trial.
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