Shutterstock Is Tremendous Value for the Money
June 06, 2022

Shutterstock Is Tremendous Value for the Money

Bill Kerschbaum | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Shutterstock

I mostly use Shutterstock to find featured images for blogs and photos to embed in presentation slides. I need gorgeous, compelling images that don't feel authentic and not contrived. Shutterstock is a great place to get high-quality photos and illustrations that enhance my clients' brand and make them look professional.
  • Large library with a great variety of high quality images
  • "Similar images," "same model," and "same artist" suggestions to help you drill down your search for the right image
  • Handy editing tool that lets you save your custom image sizes
  • 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
  • Affordable and flexible pricing options
  • Quality photos
  • Easy to search and use
  • Allows me to provide more comprehensive marketing services to my clients
  • Saves time hunting for images
  • One-stop shop for all my image needs
  • iStock and from Getty Images
Very comparable to iStock. In my experience, there isn't a huge difference between the two, but I like the way Shutterstock' provides suggested images for drill-down searching - iStock's suggestions are more limited. Shutterstock's pricing may be better as well, although it's been a while since I've compared the two.

Do you think Shutterstock delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Shutterstock's feature set?

Yes

Did Shutterstock live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Shutterstock go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Shutterstock again?

Yes

Shutterstock is ideal for creatives who need images for digital marketing such as websites, blogs, case studies, or presentations. Visual elements can make or break a brand, and Shutterstock has an enormous library with a huge variety of image styles. Yes, there are your cliché stock images that look goofy or fake, but it's easy to find world-class photos and vector illustrations that add authenticity to any brand.