Pros of emoji-data

• More comprehensive emoji dataset, including historical versions
• Regularly updated with new emoji releases
• Provides metadata in multiple formats (JSON, PHP, MySQL)

Cons of emoji-data

• Lacks built-in rendering or conversion tools
• Limited image assets compared to EmojiOne
• Less extensive documentation for implementation

Code Comparison

emoji-data:

{
  "name": "GRINNING FACE",
  "unified": "1F600",
  "non_qualified": null,
  "docomo": null,
  "au": "E471",
  "softbank": "E057",
  "google": "FE332",
  "image": "1f600.png",
  "sheet_x": 30,
  "sheet_y": 24,
  "short_name": "grinning",
  "short_names": ["grinning"],
  "text": null,
  "apple_img": true,
  "hangouts_img": true,
  "twitter_img": true
}

EmojiOne:

{
  "emoji": "😀",
  "unicode": "1F600",
  "unicode_alternates": [],
  "name": "grinning face",
  "shortname": ":grinning:",
  "category": "people",
  "emoji_order": "1",
  "aliases": [],
  "aliases_ascii": [],
  "keywords": ["happy", "joy", "smile"]
}

Both repositories provide emoji data, but emoji-data offers more detailed information about emoji support across platforms, while EmojiOne includes additional metadata like categories and keywords.

Pros of Twemoji

• Open-source and free for commercial use
• Regularly updated with new emoji releases
• Widely adopted and recognized design style

Cons of Twemoji

• Limited customization options
• Fewer additional graphics and icons compared to EmojiOne

Code Comparison

Twemoji:

twemoji.parse(document.body, {
    folder: 'svg',
    ext: '.svg'
});

EmojiOne:

emojione.imageType = 'svg';
emojione.sprites = true;
emojione.imagePathSVGSprites = '/path/to/emojione-sprites.svg';

Key Differences

• Licensing: Twemoji is more permissive with its MIT license, while EmojiOne has a more restrictive license for commercial use.
• Design: Twemoji has a flatter, more minimalist style, while EmojiOne offers more detailed and colorful designs.
• Integration: Both provide similar ease of integration, but EmojiOne offers more customization options.
• Community: Twemoji has a larger user base and more frequent updates due to Twitter's backing.

Use Cases

• Twemoji: Ideal for projects requiring a simple, recognizable emoji set with minimal licensing concerns.
• EmojiOne: Better suited for applications needing a wider range of graphics and customization options, with consideration for licensing terms.

Pros of noto-emoji

• Open-source and free to use, modify, and distribute
• Comprehensive coverage of Unicode emoji standards
• Consistent design across all platforms and devices

Cons of noto-emoji

• Limited customization options compared to emojione
• May have slower update cycles for new emoji additions
• Less extensive documentation and community support

Code Comparison

noto-emoji:

def main(argv):
  font = fontforge.open(argv[1])
  font.encoding = 'UnicodeFull'
  add_glyphs(font)
  font.save(argv[2])

emojione:

emojione.shortnames = {
  ':smile:': '1f604',
  ':laughing:': '1f606',
  ':blush:': '1f60a'
};

Key Differences

• noto-emoji focuses on font creation and Unicode compliance
• emojione provides more extensive JavaScript integration
• noto-emoji is part of Google's larger Noto font project
• emojione offers a wider range of pre-built assets and tools

Use Cases

noto-emoji:

• Ideal for projects requiring consistent cross-platform emoji rendering
• Suitable for applications with a focus on internationalization

emojione:

• Better suited for web applications requiring extensive emoji customization
• Preferred for projects needing quick implementation of emoji support

Pros of Fluent UI Emoji

• More modern and stylized design aesthetic
• Larger set of emoji options (3,000+ vs. 2,800+)
• Includes animated versions for many emoji

Cons of Fluent UI Emoji

• Less cross-platform compatibility compared to EmojiOne
• Newer project with potentially less community support
• May require more resources to implement due to larger file sizes

Code Comparison

EmojiOne usage:

import { emojione } from 'emojione';
const emojiHtml = emojione.toImage(':smile:');

Fluent UI Emoji usage:

import { FluentEmoji } from '@fluentui/react-icons';
const emojiComponent = <FluentEmoji name="smile" />;

Additional Notes

Both projects aim to provide high-quality emoji sets for developers, but they differ in their approach and target audience. EmojiOne focuses on broad compatibility and ease of use, while Fluent UI Emoji offers a more visually distinctive set that aligns with Microsoft's design language. The choice between them may depend on specific project requirements, design preferences, and target platforms.