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Adobe Stock vs Morguefile
Both stand on stock photo websites. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Adobe Stock combines a large asset library with pre-licensing edits and commercial-use plans. Check license terms carefully for resale or print runs beyond the Standard License limit.
Visit Adobe Stock Free plan Web
Morguefile offers free photo access and reference material, with search and collections plus other listed asset categories. A free account is needed for the download described on the page.
Visit MorguefileThe facts
| Adobe Stock | Morguefile | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 10 Stock credits/mo: C$38.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 29 | 1 |
| Maker | Adobe Stock | Not published |
| Website | stock.adobe.com | morguefile.com |
| On stock photo websites | #33 of 80 | #29 of 80 |
Adobe Stock: what it does well
- Library includes more than 900 million assets
- AI Studio edits images and videos before licensing
- Plans include commercial-use licensing
- Available on web, Android, and iOS, with API access
- Seven-day trial is available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Standard License generally limits print runs to 500,000
- Standard License excludes items for resale
- Extended License is required for larger runs or resale
Morguefile: what it does well
- Offers high-resolution stock photographs and reference images
- Photo page allows personal and commercial use
- Homepage includes search, trending topics, and collections
- Lists videos, vectors, and templates alongside photos
What to know first
- A free account is required to download the shown photo
- The listed platform is web
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