Liniqo vs Storyset
Storyset, by Freepik, offers animated flat scenes with characters in several styles. Liniqo is an isometric library in a single hairline style, with dark mode and AI-tool support.
Choose Storyset for free animated character scenes when you can credit the source. Choose Liniqo for a consistent isometric look across a product, no attribution, a one-time price and access from AI coding tools.
Last checked October 2026 · Written by Abdullah Noman, who makes Liniqo
| Liniqo | Storyset | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Hairline isometric, one designer, one consistent style | Flat, character-led scenes in several styles (Rafiki, Bro, Amico, Pana, Cuate) |
| Library size | 2,049 illustrations in 79 packs | Large library across five styles |
| Free option | 308 free, no attribution | Free with attribution |
| Price | One-time: $19 Personal, $39 Pro, $79 Lifetime (early-bird) | Free with credit, or a Flaticon Premium subscription (listed around $7.49/month) to drop attribution |
| Formats | SVG (light, dark, flat), animated SVG (draw-on, float), PNG up to 4000 px, React components | SVG, PNG; animations as HTML, GIF or MP4 |
| Colour control | Accent and line colour applied to every file and download | Colour, layers and background editable in the browser |
| AI coding tools | MCP server for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Lovable and v0, plus a shadcn registry | No dedicated AI-tool integration |
| Attribution | Not required | Required on the free plan |
| People and characters | No characters or people; objects, devices and scenes | Yes, most scenes are built around characters |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Storyset if
- You want character-led, animated flat scenes
- You can add attribution, or already pay for Flaticon Premium
- You want to edit scenes in the browser
Pick Liniqo if
- You want an isometric, technical look
- You do not want attribution on your site
- You prefer a one-time payment to a subscription
- You want SVG with CSS-variable colours or React components
Many teams use both: a character library for marketing moments, and Liniqo for product screens like empty states, onboarding, settings and feature sections, where a calm, consistent style matters more.
Questions
Does Storyset need attribution?
Yes, on the free plan. A Flaticon Premium subscription removes it. Liniqo never needs attribution, free or paid.
Which has better animation?
Storyset has a flexible animation editor with HTML, GIF and MP4 export. Liniqo has draw-on and float SVG animations that stay crisp and recolourable in code.
Is Storyset isometric?
Its styles (Rafiki, Bro, Amico, Pana, Cuate) are flat illustration styles. Liniqo is fully isometric.
Can I use Liniqo in client projects?
Yes. The Pro and Lifetime plans cover unlimited client projects.
