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Science Photo Library vs VectorStock
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.
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Free plan Web
VectorStock combines a large advertised vector library with search, customization, and several licensing options. Check the daily subscription cap and license terms against your intended use.
Visit VectorStockThe facts
| Science Photo Library | VectorStock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard Marketing Image Pack: £725 a year | Credits: $1, paid once |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Maker | Science Photo Library | VectorStock |
| Website | sciencephoto.com | vectorstock.com |
| On stock photo websites | #56 of 80 | #15 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
VectorStock: what it does well
- Advertises 50M+ premium and 1M+ free vectors.
- AI search accepts natural-language descriptions.
- Downloads include AI, EPS, PDF, and SVG formats.
- Pro License covers perpetual commercial use worldwide.
- Licensed subscription images remain usable after cancellation.
What to know first
- Subscription downloads are capped at 50 vectors per day.
- Free license is for evaluation and personal use only.
- Annual subscription is billed upfront at 119.88 USD.
- Monthly subscription costs $14.99 a month.
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