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Best Stock Photo Websites 2026

Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026

Dreamstime leads this list of 80 (record score 8.4, free plan). 123RF is next (record score 8.3, free plan), and Pexels is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 7.8).

Stock photo websites provide licensed visual assets for creative and publishing work. This list helps buyers compare services that offer photos, vectors, illustrations and editorial assets.

The standings: top 10

NameIn a lineRecord scorePrice fromTry it freeRuns onFacts read
01 DreamstimeDreamstime is a freemium stock service for web, Android, iOS and API users.8.4Free planFree planAndroid, iPhone & iPad, Web, API15 Oct 2026
02 123RF8.3$16.10 a monthFree planAndroid, iPhone & iPad, Web, API21 Oct 2026
03 Adobe StockAdobe Stock may suit individuals and teams seeking licensed creative assets, including organizations that need pooled licenses or enterprise administration.8.0—Free trialAndroid, iPhone & iPad, Web, API3 Oct 2026
04 PexelsPexels suits people looking for downloadable photos and videos for personal or commercial projects.7.8Free planFree planAndroid, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension14 Oct 2026
05 PixabayPixabay may suit people seeking free media for projects, including users who need images or videos through an API.7.7Free planFree planAndroid, iPhone & iPad, Web, API2 Oct 2026
06 iStockiStock is a paid API and web stock service with photos, vectors, illustrations and editorial assets.7.4$14.99 a monthFree planWeb, API1 Oct 2026
07 VecteezyVecteezy suits people looking to license stock imagery, vectors, footage, or templates online.7.4Free planFree planWeb, API28 Sep 2026
08 BigstockBigstock is a paid stock photo website with API and web access and a free plan and trial.7.3$639 a yearFree planWeb, API28 Sep 2026
09 ShutterstockShutterstock is a paid stock service with photos, vectors and illustrations on the web and API.7.2——Web, API3 Oct 2026
10 DepositphotosDepositphotos may suit individuals or teams looking for royalty-free visual and audio assets, including stock images, videos, vectors, illustrations, and music.7.1Free planFree planAPI28 Sep 2026

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01

Dreamstime

by Dreamstime

Dreamstime is a freemium stock service for web, Android, iOS and API users.

Free plan Free trial AndroidiPhone & iPadWebAPI
02

123RF

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1
Record8.3 Visit
03

Adobe Stock

Adobe Stock may suit individuals and teams seeking licensed creative assets, including organizations that need pooled licenses or enterprise administration.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1
Record8.0 Visit
04

Pexels

Pexels suits people looking for downloadable photos and videos for personal or commercial projects.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2
Record7.8 Visit
05

Pixabay

Pixabay may suit people seeking free media for projects, including users who need images or videos through an API.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1
Record7.7 Visit
6
iStock

iStock is a paid API and web stock service with photos, vectors, illustrations and editorial assets.

WebAPI $14.99 a month Record7.4 Visit
7
Vecteezy

Vecteezy suits people looking to license stock imagery, vectors, footage, or templates online.

WebAPI Free plan Record7.4 Visit
8
Bigstock

Bigstock is a paid stock photo website with API and web access and a free plan and trial.

WebAPI $639 a year Record7.3 Visit
9
Shutterstock

Shutterstock is a paid stock service with photos, vectors and illustrations on the web and API.

WebAPI — Record7.2 Visit
10
Depositphotos

Depositphotos may suit individuals or teams looking for royalty-free visual and audio assets, including stock images, videos, vectors, illustrations, and music.

API Free plan Record7.1 Visit
11
VectorStock

It suits designers, agencies, businesses, content creators, and other creative professionals looking for vector assets.

Web Free plan Record7.1 Visit
12
Yay Images

Yay Images suits creative users looking for royalty-free image, video, and vector assets, including startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and agencies.

WebAPI Free plan Record7.0 Visit
13
Burst

Burst suits entrepreneurs and creative professionals seeking downloadable stock images for commercial projects.

Web Free plan Record6.7 Visit
14
PeopleImages

PeopleImages is a freemium web stock site with free photos, vectors and illustrations.

Web $70 a month Record6.7 Visit
15
Stockvault

Stockvault suits photographers, designers, and students looking for images or sharing their own work.

WebAPI Free plan Record6.6 Visit
16
Stocksy

Stocksy is a paid stock media service with API access and illustration assets.

WebAPI — Record6.5 Visit
17
Scopio

Scopio is a paid stock service from $29 a month with photos, vectors and illustrations on web, Android and iOS.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $29 a month, billed yearly Record6.5 Visit
18 Web Free plan Record6.4 Visit
19
Pikwizard

Pikwizard is a freemium web stock service with photos, videos, templates and PNGs.

Web Free plan Record6.3 Visit
20
Getty Images

Getty Images is a paid stock media service with API, extension and web access.

WebBrowser extensionAPI — Record6.3 Visit
21
PhotoSearch (Fotosearch)

PhotoSearch, also called Fotosearch, is a paid stock media website with vectors and illustrations.

Web $0.15 usage-based Record6.2 Visit
22
IMAGO

IMAGO may suit publishers, producers, brands, agencies, documentary and film teams, and sports media seeking licensed visual content.

WebAPI — Record6.1 Visit
23
Editorial Stock Images

Editorial Stock Images offers a paid membership library of editorial photos, videos and mockups.

Web $499 a year Record6.1 Visit
24 WebBrowser extension Free plan Record6.1 Visit
25
Reuters Connect

It serves news and media professionals, production companies, brands, advertising teams, cultural institutions, and nonprofits seeking licensable news content.

WebAPI Free plan Record6.0 Visit

Before you choose

Compare free and paid access

Check the Free plan field before comparing paid starting prices. A free plan and a free trial describe different ways to try a service.

Pricing models in the list include free, paid and freemium options. Read the pricing note for details such as annual billing or per-user rates.

Match the asset types

Use the Vector assets, Illustration assets and Editorial assets fields to match a site to your project.

A site may suit photo-led work while another covers vector or editorial needs. Compare the asset fields before choosing a plan.

Check how you will access files

Platform fields include web, API, iOS, Android, browser extension and macOS support. Choose the access method that fits your workflow.

Web access can suit browser-based work, while API access can support an integrated workflow. Confirm the platform field for the service you want.

Review downloads and team seats

Monthly downloads indicate the allowance shown for a plan. Included team seats indicate how a plan handles shared access.

If your workflow needs automation, check API access separately from download limits and team-seat details.

Questions

What does the Free plan field mean?
It identifies services that list a free plan. Review the pricing note to see how paid access is described.
How is a free trial different from a free plan?
A free trial is a limited trial period, while a free plan is an ongoing plan described by the service. Check both fields.
Which platforms appear in the list?
Platform fields include web, API, iOS, Android, browser extension and macOS.
Can I compare vector and editorial assets?
Yes. The comparison fields cover vector assets, illustration assets and editorial assets alongside other criteria.
Where can I check API availability?
Use the API access field for a direct comparison of services that list API access.