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Arcangel Images 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.
Free plan ExtensionWeb
Choose Arcangel Images if your work needs a specialist library for cover imagery, multiple search methods, and project-specific licensing. Look elsewhere if you need immediate high-resolution downloads without an agreement or approved delivery, or need listed plan prices.
Visit Arcangel Images Paid Web
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
| Arcangel Images | StockPhoto.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Monthly Subscription: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arcangel.com | stockphoto.com |
| On stock photo websites | #22 of 80 | #70 of 80 |
Arcangel Images: what it does well
- Collection contains over one million curated images.
- Search supports natural language in any language and keywords.
- Plugins connect with Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma.
- Clients can request free archive research and contributor outreach.
- Account managers can assist with licensing, quotes, orders, and billing.
What to know first
- High-resolution downloads require a publisher agreement or approved project delivery.
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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