What is the difference between the free Griddy Icons download and the $9 paid download?

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The free option gives you the icon library itself — all 1,159 SVG icons — while the $9 download adds the editable design source files: Figma components and a master file with individual layers. Both cover the same MIT-licensed icon set. If you only need icons to drop into a project, the free route is enough. If you need to edit, restyle, or extend the icons in Figma, the paid download is what you want.

What each option actually includes

Free $9 download
All SVG icons Yes Yes
Icon count 1,159 1,159
Figma components No Yes
Master file with individual layers No Yes
License MIT MIT

The page lists "All SVG icons" under the free assets and separates "Figma components" and "Master file with individual layers" as the paid package. The $9 button sits directly under "Get all design assets," which is the clearest signal of what you're paying for.

When the free download is the right choice

Take the free option if:

  • You're building a web or app interface and just need the SVG files.
  • You're working in code (the library is available for React) and won't touch Figma.
  • You want to test whether the "utilitarian" style fits your project before committing.
  • You're fine with the icons as-is and don't need to adjust stroke weight, size, or individual paths.

The icons are designed at 24×24px with a 1.5px stroke, so they're already tuned for typical UI use. If that matches your design system, there's little reason to pay.

When the $9 download is worth it

Pay if you need to:

  • Edit icons in Figma. The components let you instance and override icons like any other Figma component.
  • Restyle or extend the set. The master file with individual layers means you can change stroke, color, or geometry at the source rather than editing exported SVGs one by one.
  • Keep a design source of truth. A layered master file is useful if your team maintains its own icon library and wants to track changes.

The price is stated as $9 on the site; nothing in the available information suggests it's a subscription or that the free tier is time-limited.

The license is the same either way

Both options fall under the MIT license. That means you can use, modify, and redistribute the icons in personal and commercial work, provided you keep the license terms. The $9 charge is for the convenience and editability of the design assets, not for different usage rights.

A quick way to decide

Ask one question: will I open these icons in Figma?

  • No → free download.
  • Yes, and I need to modify them → $9 download.

If you're unsure, start free. The SVG icons are the same set, so you can always upgrade later if you find yourself needing the source files.