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Pixabay 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.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Pixabay offers a broad community media library and a search API, with free use subject to license limits. Review the restrictions on standalone distribution and recognizable trademarks before using content commercially.
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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.
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| Pixabay | Science Photo Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard Marketing Image Pack: £725 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Maker | Pixabay | Science Photo Library |
| Website | pixabay.com | sciencephoto.com |
| On stock photo websites | #1 of 80 | #56 of 80 |
Pixabay: what it does well
- Free use without attribution is permitted.
- Content may be modified or adapted.
- Media includes photos, vectors, video, music, and sound effects.
- REST API returns search results as JSON.
What to know first
- Full-resolution photos and videos require sign-up.
- API requires caching requests for 24 hours.
- Standalone sale or distribution of content is prohibited.
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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