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Pikwizard 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.

Pikwizard

Free plan Web

Pikwizard offers several kinds of visual assets through a web library, with search and category browsing for photos. Check each asset's licensing information; the stated free-use terms apply to the identified photo.

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Science Photo Library

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.

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The facts

	Pikwizard	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	1	6
Maker	Not published	Science Photo Library
Website	pikwizard.com	sciencephoto.com
On stock photo websites	#15 of 80	#56 of 80

Pikwizard: what it does well

Free plan costs nothing.
Sections cover photos, videos, templates, and PNGs.
Search field and popular categories aid photo discovery.
A photo is marked free for personal and commercial use.
Photo page offers text and image credit links.

What to know first

Free-use terms are specified for an identified photo.
No third-party integrations are stated.
No security certifications or compliance standards are stated.

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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