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PhotoSearch (Fotosearch) 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.
Paid Web
Fotosearch brings multiple stock-content sources into one searchable marketplace with several licensing and payment routes. Buyers should check image-specific terms, subscription coverage, and the one-user license restriction before choosing a plan.
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Paid Web
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.
Visit Science Photo LibraryThe facts
| PhotoSearch (Fotosearch) | Science Photo Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Standard Marketing Image Pack: £725 a year |
| Plans published | 9 | 6 |
| Maker | PhotoSearch (Fotosearch) | Science Photo Library |
| Website | fotosearch.com | sciencephoto.com |
| On stock photo websites | #52 of 80 | #56 of 80 |
PhotoSearch (Fotosearch): what it does well
- Searches photography, illustrations, maps, video, and audio
- Provides royalty-free and rights-managed licensing
- Offers filters for vector and illustration content
- Lightboxes organize images by client or category
- Immediate download follows stated purchase flow
What to know first
- No free plan
- Subscription excludes some images
- Subscription license limits use to one designated individual
- Credits expire after 1 year
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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