Compare Shutterstock and Vecteezy 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (94.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00
Shutterstock
Star Rating
(580)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ShutterstockVecteezy
Star Rating
(6,509)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Shutterstock excels in its "Free Footage" offering, with a score of 6.2, while Vecteezy shines with a remarkable score of 9.2, making it a more attractive option for those seeking free media resources.
- Reviewers mention that Vecteezy's "Animation" feature is highly rated at 9.3, significantly outperforming Shutterstock's score of 7.4, indicating a stronger focus on animated content in Vecteezy's library.
- G2 users highlight that Vecteezy has a better "Pay Per Image" model with a score of 8.1 compared to Shutterstock's 7.2, suggesting that Vecteezy offers more value for users who prefer purchasing images individually.
- Users on G2 appreciate Vecteezy's "Ease of Admin" with a score of 9.8, which is notably higher than Shutterstock's 9.1, indicating a more user-friendly administrative experience.
- Reviewers say that both platforms have strong "Ease of Use" ratings, with Vecteezy at 9.3 and Shutterstock at 9.1, but Vecteezy edges out slightly, making it a more intuitive choice for new users.
- Users report that while both platforms have solid "Quality of Support," Vecteezy's score of 8.7 is better than Shutterstock's 8.5, suggesting a more responsive customer service experience for Vecteezy users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shutterstock
No pricing availableVecteezy
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$0.00
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Shutterstock
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
456
9.0
35
Ease of Use
9.1
459
9.3
2,444
Ease of Setup
9.1
116
9.1
2,345
Ease of Admin
9.1
111
9.8
7
Quality of Support
8.5
372
8.7
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
112
9.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
441
8.9
33
Features by Category
Pricing
6.2
101
9.3
9
7.2
114
8.3
8
8.0
129
8.9
9
Media
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.4
80
9.4
6
8.4
111
8.6
6
Media
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
Pricing
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shutterstock and Vecteezy are categorized as Stock Footage and Stock Photos
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shutterstock
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vecteezy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
19.5%
Graphic Design
9.6%
Design
5.9%
Computer Software
4.6%
Consumer Services
4.3%
Other
56.2%
Graphic Design
11.8%
Design
11.4%
Arts and Crafts
10.3%
Animation
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Other
58.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Shutterstock
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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.
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...
Vecteezy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mubashir N.
Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity
AVALIBBLITY IS THE BEST CAUSE OF OUR USE OF VECTEEZY
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Writing and Editing
None as of the moment since it is my first time using vecteezy.
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.
Mubashir N.
Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity
AVALIBBLITY IS THE BEST CAUSE OF OUR USE OF VECTEEZY
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...
Verified User in Writing and Editing
None as of the moment since it is my first time using vecteezy.
Discussions
Can you please make an in between price range around $200
1 comment
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
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
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
Is Vecteezy good?
17 comments
SW
Yes! I like Vecteezy. I can find all sorts of high quality images for my projects.Read more
What does Vecteezy do?
9 comments
AR
This is the best free and premium vector template provider platform. Saves a lot of time for creatives to develop their creative products. Also, creative...Read more
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