iStock
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$29.00
× 12 months$348.00
Per year
$2.90 per person / mo
$348
iStock vs Getty Images
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iStock
46%
match · $348/yr
Getty Images
27%
match · $2,700/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Getty Images
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$225.00
× 12 months$2,700.00
Per year
$22.50 per person / mo
$2,700
iStock
From $29
G2 3.5 · 117 reviewsSmall and mid-sized businesses that want Getty-backed content and legal terms at a much lower price than Getty Images.
vs
Getty Images
From $225
Brands, publishers and agencies that need editorial, archive or premium creative images for high-visibility work.
Side by side
| iStock | Getty Images | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29/month for 10 Basic images (annual plan) | From $225/month for 10 creative images (annual plan) |
| G2 Rating | 3.5 (117 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Small and mid-sized businesses that want Getty-backed content and legal terms at a much lower price than Getty Images. | Brands, publishers and agencies that need editorial, archive or premium creative images for high-visibility work. |
Pros and cons
iStock
Pros
- Rollover keeps unused downloads from going to waste
- Cheap per image at higher Basic tiers
- Extended license raises protection to $250,000
- Does not accept AI-generated contributor content
Cons
- Premium images cost much more per download
- Month-to-month plans are far pricier than annual
- Basic collection is less distinctive than Premium
Getty Images
Pros
- Deepest editorial and archive collection
- Premium creative content competitors are less likely to use
- Enterprise legal coverage up to uncapped
- No AI-generated contributor content
Cons
- By far the most expensive per image
- Subscription images cannot be used in new projects after you cancel
- Editorial images cannot be used commercially
Emily Rodriguez