Side by side
Pexels 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 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.
Visit Pexels 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
| Pexels | StockPhoto.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Monthly Subscription: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pexels.com | stockphoto.com |
| On stock photo websites | #2 of 80 | #70 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.
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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