Shutterstock
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$29.00
× 12 months$348.00
Per year
$2.90 per person / mo
$348
Shutterstock vs iStock
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Shutterstock
67%
match · $348/yr
iStock
46%
match · $348/yr
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
iStock
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$29.00
× 12 months$348.00
Per year
$2.90 per person / mo
$348
Shutterstock
From $29
G2 4.4 · 656 reviewsBusinesses that license images every month and want low per-image costs, clear plans and high legal limits on Enhanced licenses.
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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.
Side by side
| Shutterstock | iStock | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29/month for 10 images (12-month contract) | From $29/month for 10 Basic images (annual plan) |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (656 reviews) | 3.5 (117 reviews) |
| Best For | Businesses that license images every month and want low per-image costs, clear plans and high legal limits on Enhanced licenses. | Small and mid-sized businesses that want Getty-backed content and legal terms at a much lower price than Getty Images. |
Pros and cons
Shutterstock
Pros
- Per-image cost drops to about $0.27 on the 750-image plan
- $250,000 liability limit on Enhanced image licenses
- No-contract monthly plans available
- Huge library across images, video and music
Cons
- Unused monthly downloads do not roll over
- Canceling an annual plan billed monthly early costs 50% of the remaining amount
- Unlimited plan downloads are licensed for a single use each
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
Emily Rodriguez