About DiceBear
DiceBear is a free, open source library for generating avatars from a seed such as a username or email. It also offers an avatar API and libraries for many programming languages.
What it does
You choose one of 61 avatar styles, from hand-drawn characters to abstract patterns, then generate an avatar from a seed. The same seed always produces the same avatar, so user profiles stay consistent. Avatars are created as SVG files that you can use in websites and apps.
Key features
- 61 styles, from characters to patterns
- Same seed always gives the same avatar
- HTTP API and libraries for many languages
- Self-hostable and privacy-focused
Who it's for
Developers building user profiles, comment systems or placeholder images who want avatars without uploading photos. It is useful for prototypes and for production apps alike.
Pricing and good to know
DiceBear is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it in personal and commercial projects. The site has a playground where you can try styles before you write any code. You can use the hosted API, or host the library yourself if you prefer.
Highlights
- 61 styles, from characters to patterns
- Same seed always gives the same avatar
- HTTP API and libraries for many languages
- Self-hostable and privacy-focused
