Stock Photo & Video Pricing Comparison 2026
5 products · dataset dated April 21, 2026 · Prices may have changed
In our April 21, 2026 pricing snapshot, iStock (Getty) had the lowest recorded USD starting rate at $29/mo. This excludes unavailable prices and other currencies; billing units and included services can differ. The snapshot includes 5 stock photo & video products: Adobe Stock, Depositphotos, Envato Elements, iStock (Getty), Shutterstock. Current vendor prices may differ.
Stock Photo & Video in 2026: What the Data Shows
Market Overview
Stock libraries sell subscriptions, credit packs and individual licenses. Some focus on images; others combine footage, music, templates and other creative assets. Compare the assets you can actually find and license for a project, not just catalog size. The April 2026 records include unverified rates and conflicting billing assumptions.
Key Buying Criteria
Search for a representative set of images, clips or templates before buying. Check the exact asset type, credit consumption, seat rules and allowed project use. Compare monthly commitment, unused-download rollover and pack expiry. A plan labeled with a number of assets may not buy the same number of images and videos.
Comparison notes
Consider Envato Elements for mixed creative assets, Adobe Stock for an Adobe application workflow, and Shutterstock, iStock or Depositphotos for specific image and footage needs. Choose based on available work that suits the project and the applicable license. No measured library-quality or coverage ranking is established here.
What to Watch Out For
Downloading an asset does not create unrestricted ownership. Check the license for client work, templates, merchandise, distribution limits and use after subscription cancellation. Editorial and commercial permissions differ. Verify unused-credit expiry and cancellation fees before committing. The record does not support universal lifetime rights, non-expiring packs or a fixed extended-license price multiple.
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| Starting Price | $29.99/mo | $69/mo | $39/mo | $29/mo | $29/mo |
| Renewal Price | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Free Plan | Not established | Not established | Not established | Not established | Not established |
| Free Trial | Not established | Not established | Not established | 30 days | 30 days |
| Pricing Model | tiered-subscription-and-credits | credits-or-subscription | unlimited-subscription | subscription-tiered-by-collection-and-volume | subscription-or-on-demand |
| Plans | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
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How We Track Prices
This comparison uses a category snapshot dated 2026-04-21. Prices and terms may have changed. Check each vendor's current offer before buying.
Each amount uses its recorded currency; no currency conversion is applied. Prices in your region may differ due to local pricing and taxes. We show the lowest recorded paid tier unless otherwise noted. Billing units and plan limits differ; confirm current terms before buying. Some products offer introductory pricing that increases on renewal - we show both where applicable.
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Quick Pricing Summary
| Product | From | Free Plan | Pricing check |
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| $29/mo | Not established | 2026-04-21 | |
| $29/mo | Not established | 2026-04-21 | |
| $29.99/mo | Not established | 2026-04-21 | |
| $39/mo | Not established | 2026-04-21 | |
| $69/mo | Not established | 2026-04-21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I compare stock photo & video costs?
- Match the plan, billing unit, included usage and commitment length before comparing numbers. A starting price is not a quote for your team. Check required add-ons, taxes and any renewal rate with the vendor.
- Which stock photo & video products list a free plan?
- No free plan is recorded in this category snapshot. Check vendor pages for current trials and eligibility.
- Are these hands-on product reviews?
- These pages compare recorded pricing and features. They do not establish hands-on testing, customer satisfaction or which product is best for your business.
- How current are these prices?
- Use the dataset date shown on this page. Plans, limits and billing terms may have changed; confirm the total for your requirements on the linked vendor site.