Shutterstock Alternatives

Envato Elements

9.3 /10

Envato Elements is the unlimited-everything subscription for multi-format creators. $16.50/month monthly ($129/year annual = ~$10.75/month) covers unlimited downloads across 27+ million assets: stock photos, video, music with stems, templates, fonts, 3D, graphics, presentations. No other stock vendor comes close on breadth for this price.

• Unlimited downloads across 27+ million assets — unbeatable for multi-format creators
• Annual pricing at $129/year effectively $10.75/month — cheapest comprehensive stock subscription
• Music with stems (separate instrument tracks) is unique at this price — usually pro audio library feature

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Adobe Stock

Free trial

9 /10

Adobe Stock's killer feature is Creative Cloud integration. Preview, edit, and license assets directly inside Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign — no download-to-desktop workflow. Standard 10/month at $29.99/month annual ($359.88/year) is the entry tier. Price parity with Shutterstock but integration saves genuine workflow time for Creative Cloud users.

• Creative Cloud integration — license directly inside Photoshop/Premiere/Illustrator/InDesign
• HD video included in Standard subscriptions — most competitors require separate video subs
• 3D assets (models, lights, materials) included — unique for Substance 3D/Dimension users

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iStock (Getty)

Free trial

8.3 /10

iStock is Getty Images' SMB-focused product — same editorial access as Getty at 1/10th the price. Premium at $70/month (10 downloads) unlocks the Signature collection (iStock-exclusive curated assets) + AI generation + image customization. Premium + Video at $195/month adds 4K video, sound effects, and Triple Scoop Music. For editorial access (news, events, celebrities), iStock is category-leading.

• Getty editorial library depth — unmatched for news, events, celebrity photos in stock
• AI image customization (Premium+) modifies existing assets to match your brand
• Signature collection is genuinely premium curated work — quality visible vs Essentials

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Depositphotos

Free trial

7.7 /10

Depositphotos is the budget alternative in stock media. 250M+ asset library at 30-50% less than Shutterstock or Adobe Stock. Credit packs start at $19 for 30 credits — cheapest entry in category. Monthly subscription 25 downloads at $69/month covers most SMB needs. Library quality lags the market leaders but 70% of stock assets look similar across vendors regardless.

• Cheapest credit packs in category — $19 for 30 credits ($0.63/credit)
• 250M+ asset library — second largest after Shutterstock
• 30-50% cheaper than Shutterstock/Adobe Stock for comparable general-purpose stock

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