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Depositphotos 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.
Choose Depositphotos if you need stock content across several asset types and want monthly unlimited downloads with commercial-use licensing and lifetime usage rights. The three-download pack costs 27.00 USD total and suits limited prepaid needs; buyers considering annual unlimited access should account for its 12-month commitment.
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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.
Visit Science Photo LibraryThe facts
| Depositphotos | Science Photo Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited downloads monthly: $25 a month | Standard Marketing Image Pack: £725 a year |
| Plans published | 8 | 6 |
| Maker | Depositphotos | Science Photo Library |
| Website | depositphotos.com | sciencephoto.com |
| On stock photo websites | #9 of 80 | #56 of 80 |
Depositphotos: what it does well
- Offers images, videos, vectors, illustrations, and music.
- Library contains 334 million files.
- Monthly unlimited downloads include a standard commercial-use license.
- Downloaded files include lifetime usage rights.
- Lists API access, Business Solutions, and live chat.
What to know first
- Monthly unlimited downloads cost $25 a month.
- Annual unlimited plans require a 12-month commitment.
- The three-download prepaid pack is limited to three files.
- The listed plan includes one team seat.
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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