Smartvel vs. Unsplash for Brands

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Smartvel
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Unsplash for Brands
Score 7.2 out of 10
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Unsplash is an online community hosted by the company of the same name in Montreal, featuring photos and images that are available free. Unsplash for Business is a solution that puts content in the hands of people and add context by sharing visuals with their audiences.N/A
Pricing
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Unsplash for Brands
Chose Unsplash for Brands
I would say that Unsplash for Brands is a lower-end budget and easier option for projects. Again, if you need something very specific - whether it's in industry, pose, subject, or environment, then you'll likely want something a bit more expensive with a larger library …
Chose Unsplash for Brands
It is easy to use, the interface works pretty well and the recommendation of similar pictures is awesome. Also the quality of the algorithm and filter work great.
Chose Unsplash for Brands
The ease of search is always a plus when dealing with client deadlines. Unsplash offers free options for us to be able to provide a wide choice of images for our clients to choose from as well as provide different angles of certain campaigns. We can do several options so they …
Chose Unsplash for Brands
Stacks up well offers another option for finding copyright-free images and is directly a part of our program so I don't need to go to an external site to find other photos. Makes it extremely worthwhile to use! Also easy to teach others how to use which makes my job easier.
Chose Unsplash for Brands
Pexels is my second favourite license-free photo service. However, is easily bettered by Unsplash. This is because of Unsplash’s superior search functionality. When searching for more than one word on Pexels, it usually focuses on the more popular, keyword out of the two. …
Chose Unsplash for Brands
Pixel, Wiki Commons Photos, Free photos that sites like Adobe/iStock/Shutterstock have available.
Chose Unsplash for Brands
I believe Unsplash has higher quality images and the images they provide are more realistic and genuine than these other brands.
Chose Unsplash for Brands
The main difference between Unsplash for Brands and this other brand is the simplicity and the thought process put in by Unsplash for Brands while designing their site functionality and API. The UX is extremely straight forward and implementation is very quick.
Chose Unsplash for Brands
The selection of images and current event content is what puts Unsplash above the larger enterprise solutions. The speed and ease of use also make Unsplash a more attractive product for content creation. The mobile technologies that drive image search are fantastic and far …
Chose Unsplash for Brands
There is one obvious major advantage to Pexels (and Unsplash really) in that the images are royalty-free. We can use them without fear of being sued afterward, and we don't even have to create an account, just download the image and it's ready to go. When it comes to Pexels' …
Features
SmartvelUnsplash for Brands
Content Creation
Comparison of Content Creation features of Product A and Product B
Smartvel
9.7
Ratings
19% above category average
Unsplash for Brands
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Ideation9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content collaboration10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content calendar10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content Publishing
Comparison of Content Publishing features of Product A and Product B
Smartvel
8.0
Ratings
1% below category average
Unsplash for Brands
-
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Content hub8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Forms / Gated content8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Embedded CTAs8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content distribution8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content promotion8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content automation8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Content Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Smartvel
8.0
Ratings
2% above category average
Unsplash for Brands
-
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Closed-loop tracking and reporting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Content performance analytics8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
SmartvelUnsplash for Brands
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
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8.0
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Likelihood to Renew
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7.0
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User Testimonials
SmartvelUnsplash for Brands
Likelihood to Recommend
It’s takes weight off your staff and allows them to concentrate on sales but also allows your staff to have the first hand knowledge of the tool by using themselves so they can guide the customer if needed. I personally like this type of thing as a self server type of customer
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If someone is in a specific or super-niche industry, they may not find that Unsplash for Brands is a good option for them. I would say their site and their library of photographic images are a bit more general -- so if you need something stylized, it may not be the place for you.
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Pros
  • Adaptable
  • Quick
  • Clear
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  • Provides beautiful natural and in action photos
  • Provided royalty free imagery which is great for charities who have a budget or not budget for photography
  • Photos are more stylistic and creative than traditional stock sites like Adobe, iStock, Shutterstock
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Cons
  • Translator tool can always be improved
  • They have had to adapt the service so dilution could be an issue
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  • The layout and UX is not as friendly as many other similar platforms.
  • Search engine could be improved.
  • Bulk download would be wonderful.
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Likelihood to Renew
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I need to learn a little more about the product and its capabilities before I give a higher review. However, the availability of image trending is far superior to Getty or Getty Enterprise.
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Alternatives Considered
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There is one obvious major advantage to Pexels (and Unsplash really) in that the images are royalty-free. We can use them without fear of being sued afterward, and we don't even have to create an account, just download the image and it's ready to go. When it comes to Pexels' photos, you can photoshop words on them, but sometimes you don't want a photo designed for photoshopping, you just want a photo that's ready to use, such as Unsplash.
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Return on Investment
  • Reduced cost
  • Increased confidence
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  • Excellent for using photos for content creation, keeps things fresh yet still on brand for our program's needs
  • Ease of use, directly implemented in the program to directly find an image without needing to leave the site
  • Perfect since it's free!
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