iStock, from Getty Images vs. Shutterstock

iStock, from Getty Images

Shutterstock

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
iStock, from Getty Images	Score 9.2 out of 10	N/A	iStock by Getty Images headquartered in Seattle is presented as a complete creative resource for original content, with millions of photos, illustrations, videos & audio to choose from.	N/A
Shutterstock	Score 9.0 out of 10	N/A	Shutterstock is a global technology company headquartered in New York, offering a creative platform boasting high-quality assets, tools and services. With it, users can license images, video, music, and editorial assets -- as well as custom content tailored to a brand’s needs. Shutterstock offers a variety of plans for individuals, teams, and enterprise customers as well as creative editing and collaboration capabilities.	$379 per month (2 users)

Pricing

iStock, from Getty Images

Shutterstock

Editions & Modules

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Single User - 10 Images: $29 ($49)
monthly, annual contract (no contract)
On-Demand Packs - Standard License: $29, $49, $299
number of images (2, 5, 25)
Single User - 50 Images: $99 ($125)
monthly, annual contract (no contract)
Single User - 350 Images: $169 ($199)
monthly, annual contract (no contract)
Single User - 750 Images: $199 ($249)
monthly, annual contract (no contract)
On-Demand Packs - Enhanced License: $199, $449, $1,699
number of images (2, 5, 25)
Teams (750 images per month): $379
per month (2 users)
Teams (750 images per month): $479
per month (3-10 users)
Teams (750 images per month): Contact Sales
per month, 11+ users

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
iStock, from Getty Images	Shutterstock
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

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Community Pulse
	iStock, from Getty Images	Shutterstock
Considered Both Products	iStock, from Getty Images Verified User Anonymous Chose iStock, from Getty Images Again, I think when I consider iStock, from Getty Images I think of their tool as one of the more 'traditional' styles of stock imagery, but also one of the more reliable. While other competitors can have what we need 'here and there' I don't know that I can say confidently … Incentivized Helpful? SH Scott Halewood Digital Exerperience Coordinator Chose iStock, from Getty Images iStock in my opinion is probably the leading stock image distribution service at the moment and has definitely become a trusted source for stock images, video, animations and audio. Unsplash has a better library of organic photography but can be a bit lacking as it replies on … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose iStock, from Getty Images With iStock you get what you pay for, it's high quality, huge range, and diverse images massively helps my business get exactly the assets we're looking for and a decent price. Pixabay does have a good range of stuff, though nowhere near iStock, and the free images do help to … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose iStock, from Getty Images Compared to these others I feel that iStock has better variety and selection, better ease of use/interface/search features, fresher selection, and better pricing options. I don't like that Adobe Stock only has subscription options (last I checked) and I do not use them for that … Incentivized Helpful?	Shutterstock Verified User Anonymous Chose Shutterstock Shutterstock library and pricing is better than adobe stock also the preview is far better than adobe stock that's why i am still using shutterstock rather than adobe stock, their have a huge collections of images, videos than adobe stock. also the user interface of … Incentivized Helpful? Bill Kerschbaum Owner Chose Shutterstock Very comparable to iStock. In my experience, there isn't a huge difference between the two, but I like the way Shutterstock' provides suggested images for drill-down searching - iStock's suggestions are more limited. Shutterstock's pricing may be better as well, although it's … Incentivized Helpful?

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User Ratings
	iStock, from Getty Images	Shutterstock
Likelihood to Recommend	8.7 (0 ratings)	9.8 (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	iStock, from Getty Images	Shutterstock
Likelihood to Recommend	iStock has a huge variety of stuff that allows the graphic designers we work with to have a huge archive to choose from. This lets them have great creative freedom and piece together assets that cover the brief, however the huge amount of variety means they have to be specific when looking for assets, as the brief they're given doesn't always match up with the images chosen- however this is more user error and learning than the product itself Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Shutterstock is ideal for creatives who need images for digital marketing such as websites, blogs, case studies, or presentations. Visual elements can make or break a brand, and Shutterstock has an enormous library with a huge variety of image styles. Yes, there are your cliché stock images that look goofy or fake, but it's easy to find world-class photos and vector illustrations that add authenticity to any brand. Incentivized Bill Kerschbaum Owner Read full review
Pros	search features similar image search features style fresh assortment - updated and on trend wide variety Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Large library with a great variety of high quality images "Similar images," "same model," and "same artist" suggestions to help you drill down your search for the right image Handy editing tool that lets you save your custom image sizes Incentivized Bill Kerschbaum Owner Read full review
Cons	Provide more niche photography areas Offer more natural or realistic photography Maybe offer a good discount on bundles of images Incentivized SH Scott Halewood Digital Exerperience Coordinator Read full review	i think the pricing is still higher than other platforms locating right files is sometimes difficult here like the search results could be better Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	iStock in my opinion is probably the leading stock image distribution service at the moment and has definitely become a trusted source for stock images, video, animations and audio. Unsplash has a better library of organic photography but can be a bit lacking as it replies on photographers having images of certain styles, though I like the concept and working closely to give exposure to artists. Adobe Stock is a newer service in comparison so it will take time to build the same level in my opinion but I am a avid Adobe user so will watch that space. Incentivized SH Scott Halewood Digital Exerperience Coordinator Read full review	Shutterstock library and pricing is better than Adobe Stock also the preview is far better than Adobe Stock that's why i am still using shutterstock rather than Adobe Stock, their have a huge collections of images, videos than Adobe Stock. also the user interface of shutterstock is easy than Adobe Stock Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Return on Investment	visual interest client satisfaction Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	it improved our work quality it helped us to handle multiple projects as catered our creative needs well due to faster project creation our business scaled Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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