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Pexels vs Robert Harding World Imagery

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.

Pexels

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

Pexels provides a free visual library, account organization features, and programmatic access through its API. Review the API limits and prohibited uses if building an integration or application.

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Robert Harding World Imagery offers a large, searchable collection with Rights Managed and Royalty Free options. Its one-off licensing, research service, previews, and team features support varied content workflows.

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The facts

	Pexels	Robert Harding World Imagery
Free plan	Yes	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Personal Use: £9, paid once
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Robert Harding World Imagery
Website	pexels.com	robertharding.com
On stock photo websites	#2 of 80	#58 of 80

Pexels: what it does well

Photos and videos can be used commercially without attribution.
Accounts offer collections, download history, and photographer follows.
Free API access to the photo and video library.
Apps and plugins cover mobile, browser, and design tools.

What to know first

API keys default to 200 requests per hour.
API use excludes replicas and wallpaper or image-gallery apps.
Generative-AI-created uploads are not allowed.

Robert Harding World Imagery: what it does well

Collection exceeds 20 million image files
Search filters cover licenses, orientation, releases, people, and size
No daily or monthly download limit
Free tailored picture research is available
Low-resolution previews can be downloaded

What to know first

High-resolution Rights Managed use follows license terms
Royalty-free company distribution covers 10 named individuals
Licensing is paid

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