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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Marq

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AMarq, formerly Lucidpress, is a design & brand templating platform that enables users to create & share branded collateral. Marq offers consistency so brands can deliver its message more effectively wherever it goes. The vendor states over 5 million people use Lucidpress to create, customize, control & distribute their brand’s content.N/A

    Shutterstock

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AShutterstock is a global technology company headquartered in New York, offering a creative platform boasting high-quality assets, tools and services. With it, users can license images, video, music, and editorial assets -- as well as custom content tailored to a brand’s needs. Shutterstock offers a variety of plans for individuals, teams, and enterprise customers as well as creative editing and collaboration capabilities.

    $379

    per month (2 users)

    Pricing
    MarqShutterstock
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Single User - 10 Images
    $29 ($49)
    monthly, annual contract (no contract)
    On-Demand Packs - Standard License
    $29, $49, $299
    number of images (2, 5, 25)
    Single User - 50 Images
    $99 ($125)
    monthly, annual contract (no contract)
    Single User - 350 Images
    $169 ($199)
    monthly, annual contract (no contract)
    Single User - 750 Images
    $199 ($249)
    monthly, annual contract (no contract)
    On-Demand Packs - Enhanced License
    $199, $449, $1,699
    number of images (2, 5, 25)
    Teams (750 images per month)
    $379
    per month (2 users)
    Teams (750 images per month)
    $479
    per month (3-10 users)
    Teams (750 images per month)
    Contact Sales
    per month, 11+ users
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MarqShutterstock
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Adobe InDesign
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Enterprises
    Adobe InDesign
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    User Ratings
    MarqShutterstock
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.8
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MarqShutterstock
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Marq (LPS Holdco LLC)
    For self-publishers, Marq is the best option, in my opinion. I have recommended it to others and they have been also amazed at how beautiful their end product looks and how easy it is to export and get the printers. A win win for everyone involved in the process of creating magazines and marketing materials.
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    Shutterstock
    It is best suited for medium enterprises who get a lot of workload for their video productions and have many clients but lack of creative individuals. because it is a bit expensive than other competitors, but for some studios having good budget and looking for improving their work quality then shutterstock is the best platform with very good quality and quantity of graphics, photos and videos. for small studios who are just starting out i think it is bit costly you can even go for some subscription based platforms which offer unlimited downloads but their is a bit downside you will have to compromise with quality of work. so in short if you have a decent budget then shutterstock is best for your creative needs.
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    Pros
    Marq (LPS Holdco LLC)
    • User management
    • Easy to create and edit templates
    • Able to install an approval layer to govern use
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    Shutterstock
    • Stock Imagery
    • SVG and Vector Assets
    • Video Footage
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    Cons
    Marq (LPS Holdco LLC)
    • Automated page numbering would be amazing
    • Scroll button should be darker to find it easier
    • More template options
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    Shutterstock
    • The editing tool has recently been updated and it doesn't seem to be working properly right now. But I trust they'll get it resolved quickly
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    Usability
    Marq (LPS Holdco LLC)
    No answers on this topic
    Shutterstock
    Shutterstock is easy to use. The UI is intuitive. Queries produce applicable assets. My only major gripe with the program is that there are sometimes "preimum assets" that are in queries that I wish there was a way to filter those out as they do not come with my subscription
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    Alternatives Considered
    Marq (LPS Holdco LLC)
    I think if we had found Canva first we would have probably chosen it as our platform. We had already invested a lot of time and energy into developing multiple templates and branding standards in LucidPress
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    Shutterstock
    Shutterstock library and pricing is better than Adobe Stock also the preview is far better than Adobe Stock that's why i am still using shutterstock rather than Adobe Stock, their have a huge collections of images, videos than Adobe Stock. also the user interface of shutterstock is easy than Adobe Stock
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    Return on Investment
    Marq (LPS Holdco LLC)
    • I am able to save over $10K per issue by doing the design and layout myself.
    • I am able to save at least 2-3 weeks per issue by doing the design and layout myself.
    • I don't need to employ a team to compile each issue, I do it all myself.
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    Shutterstock
    • Allows me to provide more comprehensive marketing services to my clients
    • Saves time hunting for images
    • One-stop shop for all my image needs
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