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Best Noun Project alternatives in India (2026)
Noun Project is a design tools product from Noun Project, Los Angeles, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Noun Project are Icons8 (Free plan), Erase.bg (Free plan), BeFunky (Free plan), Fotor (Free plan) and GIMP (Free). Icons8 is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,700/month.
Why businesses look for a Noun Project alternative
Indian support and GST
Noun Project is built in United States. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Noun Project does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Noun Project alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Noun Project's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Noun Project (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Icons8 | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Erase.bg | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  BeFunky | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Fotor | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  GIMP | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Remove.bg | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Photoroom | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Pixlr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Photopea | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Kapwing | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  VSCO | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Adobe Photoshop | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Darktable | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Affinity Photo | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  PicsArt | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Freepik | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Canva | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Figma | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Upscale.media | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Adobe Express | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
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How to choose a Noun Project alternative
- Match the tool to the user: Canva for marketers, Figma for product teams, Adobe for professional creatives.
- Check brand-kit and template governance for teams.
- AI features are now standard — compare quality, not presence.
Noun Project alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Noun Project in 2026?+
The closest matches to Noun Project on App Advisor are Icons8 (Free plan), Erase.bg (Free plan), BeFunky (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Noun Project, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Noun Project?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Icons8 (Free plan), Erase.bg (Free plan), BeFunky (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Noun Project?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Adobe Photoshop starts lowest at ₹1,700/mo. Icons8 also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Noun Project?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Erase.bg (Free plan), Upscale.media (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Noun Project vs Icons8: which is better?+
Icons8 is the closest match to Noun Project in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Noun Project alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in design tools or a category Noun Project also covers, and Noun Project's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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