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iStock 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 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.
Visit iStock 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
| iStock | StockPhoto.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited AI: $14.99 a month | Monthly Subscription: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | istockphoto.com | stockphoto.com |
| On stock photo websites | #4 of 80 | #70 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.
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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