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Science Photo Library vs SuperStock
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.
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.
Visit Science Photo Library Free plan APIWeb
SuperStock offers several ways to find and license a broad range of media, including through its API and MCP server. Check the applicable license and subscription access terms before choosing a route.
Visit SuperStockThe facts
| Science Photo Library | SuperStock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard Marketing Image Pack: £725 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Science Photo Library | SuperStock |
| Website | sciencephoto.com | superstock.com |
| On stock photo websites | #56 of 80 | #18 of 80 |
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
SuperStock: what it does well
- Offers photography, illustration, vectors and footage.
- Licensing options include Royalty-Free, Rights-Managed and Editorial.
- API searches are free; licensed content is paid.
- Free research assistance provides a curated board.
- Student License includes monthly images and videos.
What to know first
- Student License is limited to non-commercial projects.
- Each subscription user needs an individual username and password.
- Licensed API content is paid.
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