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Adobe Stock vs StockPhoto.com
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.
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StockPhoto.com offers browser access to a broad stock-media marketplace with two paid access options. Review the license restrictions and choose between photo-only monthly access or the plan including videos.
Visit StockPhoto.comThe facts
| Adobe Stock | StockPhoto.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| 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 | Monthly Subscription: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 17 | 2 |
| Maker | Adobe Stock | Not published |
| Website | stock.adobe.com | stockphoto.com |
| On stock photo websites | #31 of 80 | #70 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
StockPhoto.com: what it does well
- Photos, videos, and illustrations available
- Unlimited downloads subject to terms
- Royalty-free licensing for stated projects
- Monthly plan can be cancelled anytime
- Contributor folders can connect from major cloud services
What to know first
- No free plan
- Monthly plan covers photos only
- Listed team allowance is one seat
- Licenses restrict redistribution and some uses
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