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Kaboompics 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.

Kaboompics

Free plan Web

Kaboompics pairs a free, searchable photo collection with paid shop products. Check each license and any third-party rights before using an image or purchased product.

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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.

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The facts

	Kaboompics	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	2	6
Maker	Kaboompics	Science Photo Library
Website	kaboompics.com	sciencephoto.com
On stock photo websites	#20 of 80	#56 of 80

Kaboompics: what it does well

Free stock photos are available for personal and commercial use.
Browse photos by category, keyword, color or orientation.
Batch Download combines selected images into one download.
Photos are organized into shoots.
Standard License photos need no required attribution.

What to know first

Editorial Use Only images are limited to non-commercial editorial contexts.
PSD mockups and templates require Adobe Photoshop.
Commercial shop use is limited to one use per product.
Sale end products are limited to 500 lifetime sales.

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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