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Rawpixel vs Stocksy

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.

Rawpixel

Free plan Web

Rawpixel combines a broad creative asset library with browser-based design tools and a free tier. Check membership usage rights and content restrictions against your project before downloading.

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Stocksy

Paid APIWeb

Stocksy offers a curated library with multiple image sizes, video resolutions, and an API option. Review the standard license limits and additional licensing needs before choosing assets.

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The facts

RawpixelStocksy
Free planYesNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAPI, Web
Lowest paid planCreative: $11 a monthStandard royalty-free license — Medium: $35 per license, paid once
Plans published39
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiterawpixel.comstocksy.com
On stock photo websites#45 of 80#49 of 80

Rawpixel: what it does well

  • Free plan includes 10 creative assets per day.
  • Unlimited Public Domain collection downloads on the free plan.
  • Search can include or exclude labeled AI-generated images.
  • Create designs can be downloaded in various formats.
  • Curators can help find images for project briefs.

What to know first

  • Free plan has 100 MB of cloud storage.
  • Creative membership is for personal use only.
  • Content cannot be resold or redistributed.
  • Merchandise use requires considerable added artistic value.

Stocksy: what it does well

  • Collection contains more than 2 million assets.
  • Every asset is reviewed by a human curator.
  • Standard license allows worldwide use for unlimited time.
  • Free custom curation services are available.
  • Footage is available in 720p, 1080p, and 4K.

What to know first

  • Standard license caps print runs at 500,000 copies.
  • Products for resale require extended licensing.
  • API access is available by application.
  • Videos do not include audio.

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