Shutterstock vs. Storyblocks

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Shutterstock
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Shutterstock 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)
Storyblocks
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
Storyblocks is a rapid video creation platform that allows individuals and businesses to create videos fast enough to meet strategic objectives. Storyblocks helps users avoid having to choose between creativity, output, & meeting business goals. It is presented as a complete content solution for creators and businesses alike, providing an unlimited library of high-quality royalty-free video, audio and images available through subscription plans.
$15
per month
Pricing
ShutterstockStoryblocks
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
Starter
$15
per month
Unlimited All Access
$30
per month
Unlimited Pro
$35
per month
Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ShutterstockStoryblocks
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Small Businesses
Pexels
Pexels
Score 8.2 out of 10
Pexels
Pexels
Score 8.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Pexels
Pexels
Score 8.2 out of 10
Pexels
Pexels
Score 8.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Pexels
Pexels
Score 8.2 out of 10
Pexels
Pexels
Score 8.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
ShutterstockStoryblocks
Likelihood to Recommend
9.8
(3 ratings)
9.6
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
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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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Storyblocks
Storyblocks is perfect for your advertisements, films, music videos, and any type of video media. It's also great for still imagery. I can't imagine someone not being able to find suitable material for their creative or corporate project. The best part is that with a subscription, you can download UNLIMITED assets. That's absolutely incredible, as most other stock sites require monthly fees as well as enormous costs per video purchase. With Storyblocks, every picture, song, sound effect, and image comes to you at no extra cost. It's not quite as good as iStock. I've used both, and the quality of iStock is ultimately superior. But for Storyblocks' convenience, it's almost as good.
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Pros
Shutterstock
  • Stock Imagery
  • SVG and Vector Assets
  • Video Footage
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Storyblocks
  • Website is easy to navigate
  • Enormous library of stock footage, images and templates
  • Edit capabilities of video and audio within the website
  • Customer service is great
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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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Storyblocks
  • There is an increasingly growing call for UHD (4k) video
  • For audio downloads from favorites folders, I'd like to see a zipped or compressed option
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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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Storyblocks
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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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Storyblocks
Storyblocks is significantly better for videos. Pexels is better for photography. Pexels doesn't have audio, so no competition there. I have found these two resources to be complimentary and great to use for client promotions and educational videos
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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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Storyblocks
  • It allows me to make more money by having an easy access to what I need
  • Licensing songs or clips is extremely easy
  • Storyblocks helps keep ads off of my content
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