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Public Domain Pictures vs Scopio

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.

Public Domain Pictures

Free plan Web

Public Domain Pictures combines a large public-domain image library with credit-based AI tools. Its free tier supports standard downloads, while paid plans provide credits and original-resolution access; users should check each image’s licence and rights information.

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Scopio

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Scopio combines a large image marketplace with artist project services and account tools. Its paid plans differ mainly by download allowance and added support, so the suitable tier depends on project volume.

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The facts

	Public Domain Pictures	Scopio
Free plan	Yes	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Premium Monthly: $2.99 a month	Starter: $29 a month
Plans published	3	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	publicdomainpictures.net	scop.io
On stock photo websites	#44 of 80	#48 of 80

Public Domain Pictures: what it does well

More than 784,000 photos and illustrations
Free plan includes standard-size downloads
AI Studio generates and edits images
Premium plan includes 1,000 monthly credits
One-off credit packs have no automatic renewal

What to know first

Original downloads cost 10 credits
AI keywording costs 1 credit
Licence and other rights vary by image
Site cannot guarantee uninterrupted access

Scopio: what it does well

Million-image library from over 190 countries
Search by traits, locations, or full sentences
Artist matching with logistics and revisions
Subscriptions include extended commercial use
Android, iOS, and web access

What to know first

No free plan or free trial
Monthly download limits vary by plan
Subscribers are not offered refunds

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