AP Archive vs. Unsplash for Brands

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AP Archive
Score 8.0 out of 10
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AP Archive is a video archive with over 1.7 million video stories dating back to 1895, from the Associated Press. The vendor states their collection covers everything from global news and entertainment to lifestyle and sport, sourced from AP's own coverage and from content partners. The service is self-serve, allowing customers to research independently, or can include dedicated research help and advice from AP's team of experts.N/A
Unsplash for Brands
Score 8.4 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
AP ArchiveUnsplash for Brands
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AP ArchiveUnsplash for Brands
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
AP ArchiveUnsplash for Brands
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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
AP ArchiveUnsplash for Brands
Likelihood to Recommend
The Associated Press
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Unsplash
I love that I can get real-time and trending content made available on current events. When writing 5-7 articles a day, a good image to support the context of the writing really drives the message home to the reader. Unsplash offers an easy way to search for images that I can use to boot visual engagement, images that are from the field and that resonate with the audience.
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Pros
The Associated Press
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Unsplash
  • Unsplash consists of a great selection and good variety stock photos.
  • Unsplash offers curated collections.
  • Unsplash offers great advertising options to creators.
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Cons
The Associated Press
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Unsplash
  • Would like to see more variety for commonly searched images
  • Indications if you've used the images before on the site and when (dates, challenges)
  • Information on the photographer/creator
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Likelihood to Renew
The Associated Press
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Unsplash
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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Usability
The Associated Press
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Unsplash
I think the usability is awesome. The UX and simplicity is great and allows you to quicky find a suitable image. Compared to, for example Shutterstock, it's way more accessible. The added collection feature is also nice, since they are relevant for the time of year. The quick filters on the top are useful as well. And the download is always fast.
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Alternatives Considered
The Associated Press
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Unsplash
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 available. That being said, we've been able to tackle a number of projects with Unsplash for Brands.
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Return on Investment
The Associated Press
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Unsplash
  • 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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