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