123RF provides stock photos, vectors, videos, audio, fonts, and AI creative tools through its web service and API. Its site advertises more than 302 million stock assets, including vector, illustration, and editorial assets. The AI Suite includes image and video generation, upscaling, generative fill, background blur and remix, background removal, and image extension. 123RF says stock images are royalty-free for marketing, advertising, and business use. The Standard License allows up to 500,000 print-runs and excludes merchandise for sale; the Extended License allows unlimited print-runs and merchandise for sale. Plans include Credits from $7.95 /image, PLUS at $24.50/month, and PLUS Team from $16.10 /month per seat for up to five users. PLUS downloads have a daily limit, and downloading the same file on different days counts as separate downloads. Developers can integrate search, viewing, and downloads through the API, with an API Success Manager supporting setup. Its MCP connection lets compatible AI clients search and license photos and vectors using an active plan. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Singapore, it serves multinational companies, agencies, small businesses, and freelancers.
Who it is for
123RF suits businesses, creative agencies, small business owners, and freelancers seeking stock content or AI creative tools. Developers can use its API to add image search and downloads to their products.
What is good
- Advertises more than 302 million stock assets
- Offers photos, vectors, video, audio, and fonts
- AI Suite includes image and video generation
- API supports search, viewing, and downloads
- PLUS Team includes up to five users
What to know first
- No free plan
- PLUS downloads have a daily limit
- Standard License excludes merchandise for sale
Verdict
123RF combines a broad stock catalog, creative tools, and several licensing and subscription options. Check license terms and daily download limits against your intended use.
Get started with 123RF
- Open the 123RF website or connect through its API
- Choose Credits, PLUS, PLUS Team, or an enterprise arrangement
- Start the 7-day trial where available
- Search and preview stock assets
- Select a license and download content
- Use the API Success Manager for API setup
- Connect a compatible AI client through MCP with an active plan
Limits to know first
The Standard License allows up to 500,000 print-runs and excludes merchandise for sale; the Extended License removes the print-run limit and permits merchandise. PLUS downloads remain subject to a daily limit, and the same file downloaded on different days counts as separate downloads.
Questions about 123RF
How much does 123RF cost?
Credits start at 7.95 USD per once. PLUS costs 24.50 USD per month for one user, and PLUS Team starts at 16.10 USD per month per seat for up to five users; Enterprise pricing is tailored.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 7-day trial is listed.
Which platforms and integrations are available?
123RF is available on the web and through an API. Its MCP connection works with compatible AI clients using an active plan.
What does the Standard License allow?
It allows up to 500,000 print-runs but excludes merchandise for sale.
What does the Extended License add?
It allows unlimited print-runs and merchandise for sale.
How many users does PLUS Team support?
PLUS Team includes up to five users.
123RF plans and pricing
All plansCompared on stock photo websites
- Free plan
- No
