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SuperStock
by SuperStock
What SuperStock is
SuperStock is a licensing service for stock photography, illustration, vectors and footage. Customers can license assets individually or by subscription, with Royalty-Free, Rights-Managed and Editorial options; commercial, editorial and extended licenses are available. Its API page describes a catalog of more than 40 million images, footage, fine art, vintage and editorial assets, while subscribers can search over 10 million assets and receive discounts on the SuperStock Premium Collection. The REST API supports searching, downloading and deploying content in a customer’s local system; API queries are free, but licensed content is paid. Its MCP server can search by plain language or reference image, organize assets into boards, price and order them, and retrieve licensed downloads. Orders require approval of the exact total, and card details are entered on the website. SuperStock also offers free research assistance through a curated board. A free Student License provides 30 images and 10 videos per month for student and personal non-commercial projects with a valid .edu email. The service is available on the web and through an API.
Who it suits
SuperStock suits creatives, brands, agencies and publishers looking for licensable stock media, from solo designers to global agencies. Students with a valid .edu email can use the limited non-commercial Student License.
What it does well
- Offers photography, illustration, vectors and footage.
- Licensing options include Royalty-Free, Rights-Managed and Editorial.
- API searches are free; licensed content is paid.
- Free research assistance provides a curated board.
- Student License includes monthly images and videos.
What to know first
- Student License is limited to non-commercial projects.
- Each subscription user needs an individual username and password.
- Licensed API content is paid.
Limits
The Student License allows 30 images and 10 videos per month and is limited to student and personal non-commercial projects. Subscription terms describe a single-seat license, with each person needing their own username and password.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Student License | 30 images + 10 videos per month · valid .edu email · student and personal non-commercial projects | Free |
As superstock.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the SuperStock website.
- For the Student License, use a valid .edu email and keep projects within student or personal non-commercial use.
- Search assets on the web or use the REST API; API queries are free.
- For API content, license the assets you want to use.
- For MCP access, connect a compatible MCP client and approve the exact order total when ordering.
Verdict
SuperStock offers several ways to find and license a broad range of media, including through its API and MCP server. Check the applicable license and subscription access terms before choosing a route.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
SuperStock lists a free Student License: 30 images and 10 videos per month. It requires a valid .edu email and is for student and personal non-commercial projects.
How can customers license assets?
Customers can license content à la carte or by subscription. Options include Royalty-Free, Rights-Managed, and Editorial licensing.
Are API searches free?
Yes. API queries are free, while licensed content is paid.
Which platforms does SuperStock support?
SuperStock lists web and API platforms. Its MCP server is compatible with Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, and other MCP clients.
Can a subscription be shared among a team?
The subscription end user license describes a single-seat license. Each person needing access must have their own username and password.
Who makes SuperStock?
SuperStock is the maker. It was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Facts from SuperStock's own pages
- API
- SuperStock offers a REST API for searching, downloading, and deploying content in a customer's local system; API queries are free and licensed content is paid. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- API coverage
- The API page says its catalog includes 40M+ assets and describes REST endpoints with JSON responses. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Audience
- SuperStock describes its customers as creatives, brands, agencies, and publishers, from solo designers to global agencies. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Catalog
- Its API page describes a catalog of 40M+ images, footage, fine art, vintage, and editorial assets. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Company history
- SuperStock says it was founded in 1973 by photographers, for photographers. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1973 · superstock.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Hosting and providers
- The privacy policy identifies Microsoft Azure for hosting and content delivery and PayPal through Braintree for payments. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The MCP connector page names Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and other MCP-compatible assistants. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The About page says SuperStock serves brands, agencies, publishers, and creatives, from solo designers to global agencies. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Library
- The About page describes a library of 35M+ images and videos. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- Customers can license content à la carte or by subscription, with Royalty-Free, Rights-Managed, and Editorial licensing options. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- MCP capabilities
- The MCP server can search assets, create and share boards, price and order assets, and retrieve licensed downloads. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- MCP connector
- The MCP connector can search by plain language or reference image, narrow results, retrieve captions and usage flags, download watermarked comps, and assemble mood boards. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- MCP controls
- The page says orders require approval of the exact total, MCP uses OAuth 2.1 with PKCE, and card details are entered only on the website. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- SuperStock says browser connections are encrypted, payment card details are handled by its payment processor and are not stored by SuperStock, and access to personal information is limited to staff and providers who need it. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- SuperStock licenses stock images, illustrations, footage, fine art, vintage, and editorial content for creative, editorial, educational, publishing, and commercial work. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Research service
- Customers can request a free search from SuperStock’s team, which sends a curated board to download from. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says connections are encrypted, access to personal information is limited to staff and providers who need it, and payment card details do not reach SuperStock’s systems. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Subscription library
- The subscription page says subscribers can search over 10M assets and receive discounts on SuperStock Premium Collection media. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Subscription limit
- The subscription end user license describes a single-seat license and says each person needing access must have their own username and password. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- SuperStock offers free research assistance, with its team providing a curated board that customers can download. · superstock.com, 8 Oct 2026
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