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At a Glance
Depositphotos
Depositphotos
Star Rating
(42)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Star Rating
(580)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Shutterstock
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Depositphotos excels in ease of use with a score of 9.5, making it particularly user-friendly for small businesses, while Shutterstock, with a score of 9.1, is noted to have a slightly steeper learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that Depositphotos offers a more favorable pricing structure for small businesses, particularly with its subscription model scoring 8.0, compared to Shutterstock's subscription score of 8.3, which some users find less flexible.
  • G2 users highlight that Depositphotos provides a better quality of support, scoring 9.0, while Shutterstock's support quality is rated lower at 8.5, leading to a more satisfactory experience for users needing assistance.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Depositphotos has a more positive product direction with a score of 7.4, suggesting a commitment to improvement, whereas Shutterstock's score of 7.9 indicates some users feel less optimistic about future developments.
  • Reviewers say that Depositphotos shines in its media offerings, particularly in 4K High Definition content, scoring 8.4, while Shutterstock's offerings in this area are perceived as less comprehensive.
  • Users report that Depositphotos has a more extensive library of sound effects, scoring 8.5, which is a significant advantage for users looking for diverse audio options, while Shutterstock's sound effects offerings are not as robust.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Depositphotos
No pricing available
Shutterstock
No pricing available
Free Trial
Depositphotos
Free Trial is available
Shutterstock
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
35
8.9
456
Ease of Use
9.5
36
9.1
459
Ease of Setup
9.4
9
9.1
116
Ease of Admin
9.3
7
9.1
111
Quality of Support
9.0
27
8.5
372
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
7
8.8
112
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
36
7.9
441
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.4
535
Pricing
Not enough data
6.2
101
Not enough data
7.2
114
Not enough data
8.0
129
Media
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
80
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.4
237
Media
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.7
48
Pricing
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
8.3
47
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Depositphotos
Depositphotos
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Depositphotos and Shutterstock are categorized as Stock Photos
Unique Categories
Depositphotos
Depositphotos has no unique categories
Shutterstock
Shutterstock is categorized as Stock Music and Stock Footage
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Depositphotos
Depositphotos
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.4%
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Depositphotos
Depositphotos
Marketing and Advertising
14.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Internet
7.1%
Graphic Design
7.1%
Design
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Marketing and Advertising
19.5%
Graphic Design
9.6%
Design
5.9%
Computer Software
4.6%
Consumer Services
4.3%
Other
56.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Depositphotos
Depositphotos
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eddie T. W.
EW
Eddie T. W.
Verified User in Museums and Institutions

Depositphotos is a bank of images, very complete, you can find all kinds of images, of what you need, it is incredible the amount of images, that can be found in this place, of different sizes, resolutions, characteristics, art, science, design, with which,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Internet

A lot of the images can be redundant or corny or recognizably stock imagery (seen across the web on other brand's marketing), which is frustrating. I wish Depositphotos demanded more of what they include on the site.

Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

There are endless options on Shutterstock. Each query prompts countless options that then lead you to related images that you may also be interested in. All images and graphics download within seconds in stunning 300 DPI.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Bojan S.
BS
Bojan S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

I hate the fact that they charge a 25% tax. I tried to input VAT numbers from three different countries where our business is legally registered, but each time it says "invalid VAT number." I would prefer if they raised the price by 25% rather than...

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Discussions
Depositphotos
Depositphotos Discussions
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Depositphotos has no discussions with answers
Shutterstock
Shutterstock Discussions
Can you please make an in between price range around $200
1 comment
Terri P.
TP
Shutterstock will work with you on a plan that will reduce the cost of each image. Read more
Why is my photo so difficult for the shutterstock to accept?
1 comment
Alex H.
AH
Please simplify the requirements, because it is very difficult for beginners to accept photosRead more
are you wantl get earn from your photography hobbys ?
1 comment
Bob B.
BB
Photography hobby is quite a good hobby as over time it can be converted into good earnings. However, this is not a hobby that can bring you closer to your...Read more