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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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)

    Sibelius

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AAvid offers Sibelius, a musical notation, creation, and publishing application.N/A
    Pricing
    ShutterstockSibelius
    Editions & Modules
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ShutterstockSibelius
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Descript
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Adobe Audition
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Adobe Audition
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ShutterstockSibelius
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.8
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ShutterstockSibelius
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Avid Technology
    It is simply easy to use and serves the function that it needs to serve. Once you get the hang of the basic functionality and a few of the keyboard shortcuts, it will be extremely easy and quick to write out music. The option to go back and transpose to another key without writing the whole thing out again is crucial.
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    Pros
    Shutterstock
    • Stock Imagery
    • SVG and Vector Assets
    • Video Footage
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    Avid Technology
    • User Friendly
    • Compatible with other software/music programs
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    Cons
    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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    Avid Technology
    • Barrier to entry could be a bit lower.
    • Options for types of arrangements are somewhat limited and the interface is a bit convoluted.
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    Usability
    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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    Avid Technology
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    Support Rating
    Shutterstock
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    Avid Technology
    Once Sibelius is purchased, the user is given one year of unlimited free customer service to help in using the product. After that first year, users can either pay to utilize customer service with questions or use online helps, which are very helpful. One of the bigger issues I had was getting the sounds to work properly because my Internet connection wasn't consistently working well enough to accommodate the large files, which were taking up to 10 hours to download. The download would fail, and then I'd have to start over. I wanted to get a CD sent to me but was told this would be very costly, and so I declined. I wasn't happy with the lack of customer service in that situation but was eventually able to get the files to download and the software working properly.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Avid Technology
    I have not used Finale exclusively, but I know friends/colleagues who have. In the past, it was complicated to transfer and edit any of the music they created for me because it would not transfer to Sibelius. As a result, I would have to request the edits I wanted and ask them to make the changes themselves. If I wanted to make any changes later, it was extremely inconvenient to do so, and I often chose not to, as I did not want to bother anyone other than myself to do any edits after-the-fact. Though it is now possible to transfer Finale files to Sibelius through creating .xml files and then importing as .sib files, the files still do not entirely retain all of the integrity of the original composition (as completed in Finale). Sometimes text and markings are missing, microscopic, or shifted once opened in Sibelius. Text fonts must often be edited. When working with other major music publishers, it has been extremely convenient and helpful to have the same software.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Avid Technology
    • Digital files are easily distributed to customers/no shipping costs.
    • Collaboration with other sheet music retailers has been established and maintained.
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