CartoonStock is a web service that licenses contemporary and historic cartoons and illustrations for education, presentations, publishing, merchandise, marketing, and advertising. Its searchable catalog uses categories, keyword tags, and related-search links to help customers find artwork. License choices cover classroom use, presentations, personal projects, newsletters, social media, websites and blogs, and print publishing. Prices vary by intended use, while non-standard uses can receive a quote after usage details are provided. After payment, customers can instantly download the selected high-resolution cartoon as a JPEG. Buyers must accept licensing terms, and high-resolution files are restricted to licensed users. CartoonStock also sells cartoon gifts and arranges commissioned artwork; a Gifts license permits submission to retailers such as Zazzle or Cafe Press. Online payment uses PayPal or a card-processing system, accepting pounds sterling, US dollars, and euros. Founded in 1997 in Bath, England, it serves organizations and individuals worldwide.
Who it is for
CartoonStock suits publishers, agencies, corporate buyers, educators, marketers, and private individuals seeking licensed cartoon artwork. It also serves customers wanting gift merchandise or commissioned illustrations.
What is good
- Searchable catalog with categories and tags
- Licenses cover classroom and publication uses
- Instant high-resolution JPEG download after payment
- Supports pounds, US dollars, and euros
- Offers gifts and commissioned artwork
What to know first
- There is no free plan
- There is no free trial
- Prices vary by intended use
- Artwork requires an appropriate licensing fee
Verdict
CartoonStock combines searchable cartoon licensing with instant JPEG downloads, multiple usage categories, gifts, and commissioned artwork. Buyers need to select and pay for an appropriate license, with pricing determined by the intended use.
Compared on stock illustration websites
- Free plan
- No
- Download model
- per_asset
- Commercial use
- Yes
- Editorial license
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- high resolution
- Raster file formats
- JPEG
