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iStock vs picjumbo
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 APIWeb
iStock combines a royalty-free visual library with AI editing tools, API access, and free content offerings. The listed annual Basic and Premium plans each cap downloads at 10 per month.
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Free plan Web
picjumbo combines a free image site with a larger PREMIUM library and redistribution options. Review image rights and hosting conditions carefully before using assets in products or app libraries.
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| iStock | picjumbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited AI: $14.99 a month | Photo Redistribution — free images: $149 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | picjumbo |
| Website | istockphoto.com | picjumbo.com |
| On stock photo websites | #4 of 80 | #32 of 80 |
iStock: what it does well
- Library includes photos, illustrations, vectors, and video.
- AI tools can extend images and change backgrounds.
- Generated images include $10,000 legal protection per image.
- One free Signature photo is offered each week.
- API access is listed.
What to know first
- Basic and Premium list 10 downloads per month.
- Basic costs $29/user/mo on an annual plan.
- Premium costs $70/user/mo on an annual plan.
picjumbo: what it does well
- Daily new free images
- Personal and commercial use stated
- No author credit required for free images
- 10,000+ exclusive PREMIUM photos
- Includes three premium fonts
What to know first
- PREMIUM photos cannot currently be searched
- Standalone photo redistribution is restricted
- Some images may lack releases
- Paid plans have separate hosting requirements
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