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Pixabay vs Stocklib
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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Stocklib offers broad asset formats, licensing options and an AI image tool. Review wallet pricing and license terms before committing to recurring or resale-oriented work.
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| Pixabay | Stocklib | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Wallet Top-up: $450, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Pixabay | Stocklib |
| Website | pixabay.com | stocklib.com |
| On stock photo websites | #1 of 80 | #62 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.
Stocklib: what it does well
- Searches a stated 500 million-image library
- Includes photos, illustrations and videos
- AI generator offers exclusive-use licensing
- Downloads support Web, TIFF and EPS
- Wallet funds have no use-time limit
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Wallet Top-up costs $29 a month
- Top-up is billed as a one-off payment
- Per-size rates increase after the first year
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