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Burst vs Science Photo Library
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 Web
Burst offers a free stock photo library with commercial-use permissions and editing options. Readers should note the restrictions on unaltered digital-file sales and unlawful use.
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Paid Web
Science Photo Library combines specialized science and medicine media with search, board, research, and licensing tools. Buyers should check usage restrictions and choose between individual licensing and the listed annual packs.
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| Burst | Science Photo Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard Marketing Image Pack: £725 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Burst | Science Photo Library |
| Website | burst.shopify.com | sciencephoto.com |
| On stock photo websites | #12 of 80 | #56 of 80 |
Burst: what it does well
- Thousands of high-resolution images.
- Commercial use without attribution.
- High- and low-resolution downloads.
- Photos may be cropped, resized, and filtered.
What to know first
- Terms prohibit selling unaltered licensed photos as digital files.
- Unlawful content use is prohibited.
- No free trial is listed.
Science Photo Library: what it does well
- Science and medical image and video collection
- Search, boards, notes, and email sharing
- Rights Managed and Royalty Free licensing
- Free research from science experts
- High-resolution, unwatermarked premium downloads
What to know first
- No free plan
- Some media uses require prior clearance
- Footage-pack seconds expire within allocated periods
- Prices exclude VAT
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