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123RF vs Colourbox

Both stand on stock illustration websites. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

123RF

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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.

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Colourbox

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Colourbox combines stock photographs, vectors, video clips, and an API with download packages and team-oriented Collections. Check the licensing distinction and unlisted prices before choosing a package.

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The facts

123RFColourbox
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNoNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Mac, Web
Lowest paid planPLUS Team: $16.10 per seat a monthPay & Go 25: $149 a year
Plans published54
MakerNot publishedNot published
Website123rf.comcolourbox.com
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123RF: what it does well

  • 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

Colourbox: what it does well

  • Royalty-free photos, vectors, and video clips
  • Web and API access
  • Pay & Go downloads last 365 days
  • Shared organizational account and Collections
  • Phone support in three languages

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Editorial material limited to editorial contexts

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