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Icons8 Background Remover vs Ionicons

Both stand on icon libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Icons8 Background Remover

Free plan APIExtensionMac+1

Icons8 Background Remover offers batch processing, replacement backgrounds, and several access options, with a free allowance and two listed monthly subscriptions. It removes backgrounds rather than enhancing photos, and fine subject details may not be preserved.

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Ionicons

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Ionicons offers a broad icon set with multiple formats and styling options. Check the browser support and the more limited logo styles against your project needs.

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The facts

	Icons8 Background Remover	Ionicons
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	API, Extension, Mac, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Limited subscription (yearly): $13 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	9	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	icons8.com	ionic.io
On icon libraries	#7 of 46	#11 of 46

Icons8 Background Remover: what it does well

Web app accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP.
Processes up to 500 images per batch.
Offers replacement backgrounds and PNG exports.
API supports integration into other products.
Figma plugin preserves original image size and quality.

What to know first

The tool does not improve overall photo quality.
Tricky details such as windblown hair may be cropped.
Uploaded images are stored for history and re-downloads.
Unlimited subscription costs $99 a month.

Ionicons: what it does well

Free, open-source set with 1,300 icons.
SVG and Web Component formats are supported.
Custom size and color can be set.
Included by default with Ionic Framework.

What to know first

Internet Explorer 11 is not supported.
Logo icons lack outline and sharp variants.

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