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    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)

    Unsplash for Brands

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AUnsplash 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
    ShutterstockUnsplash for Brands
    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
    ShutterstockUnsplash for Brands
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    ShutterstockUnsplash for Brands
    Considered Both Products
    Shutterstock
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    Unsplash
    Chose Unsplash for Brands
    The main reason for me to use Unsplash for Brands is that it gives me some free downloads as well. Usually this meets my needs, and if not it at least helps me to get an indication of what I want. With Shutterstock it's less easy to just grab one and experiment with it.
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    Chose Unsplash for Brands
    It is easy to use, the interface works pretty well and the recommendation of similar pictures is awesome. Also the quality of the algorithm and filter work great.
    Incentivized
    Chose Unsplash for Brands
    The ease of search is always a plus when dealing with client deadlines. Unsplash offers free options for us to be able to provide a wide choice of images for our clients to choose from as well as provide different angles of certain campaigns. We can do several options so they …
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    Chose Unsplash for Brands
    Pexels is my second favourite license-free photo service. However, is easily bettered by Unsplash. This is because of Unsplash’s superior search functionality. When searching for more than one word on Pexels, it usually focuses on the more popular, keyword out of the two. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Unsplash for Brands
    I believe Unsplash has higher quality images and the images they provide are more realistic and genuine than these other brands.
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    ShutterstockUnsplash for Brands
    Small Businesses
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
    Pexels
    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ShutterstockUnsplash for Brands
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.8
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (11 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ShutterstockUnsplash for Brands
    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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    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
    Shutterstock
    • Stock Imagery
    • SVG and Vector Assets
    • Video Footage
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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
    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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    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
    Shutterstock
    No answers on this topic
    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
    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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    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
    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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    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
    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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    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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