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Science Photo Library vs Vecteezy

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.

Science Photo Library

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.

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Vecteezy

Free plan APIWeb

Vecteezy offers both free resources and a larger Pro library with unlimited downloads and commercial rights. Check the attribution rules, plan details, and unlisted prices before committing.

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The facts

	Science Photo Library	Vecteezy
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	1 Download: $5, paid once
Plans published	6	15
Maker	Science Photo Library	Vecteezy
Website	sciencephoto.com	vecteezy.com
On stock photo websites	#56 of 80	#5 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

Vecteezy: what it does well

Includes an online editor and API access.
Pro offers unlimited photo, vector, and 4K video downloads.
Pro content includes commercial rights without attribution.
Team plans support roles and billing controls.
Cancellation stops automatic renewal.

What to know first

Free resources require attribution.
Free tier includes ads and limitations.
Listed plan prices are not provided.
Teams and Enterprise have no free trial.

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