Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
UH
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Solid option for marketing"
4.5/5
What do you like best about iStock?

iStock is extremely easy to use, and I like being able to pop in and find a photo for a marketing need that we don't already have an in-house photo for. I also like the feature that suggests photos that are similar to the one you're looking at. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

It's limited as far as being able to organize and save folders of photos for future use or see what photos you've recently viewed. It's kind of like starting from scratch every time, which you may not want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
UA
Verified User in Automotive
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Pictures Galore"
5/5
What do you like best about iStock?

You can find almost any type of picture using this photo gallery database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

Some folks may think that there are too many photo options, so it is all how you look at it. I like to have choices, but some may be overwhelmed with the number of pictures to look at. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Chethan S.
Senior IT Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A Very interactive Application with millions of Art collection"
4.5/5
What do you like best about iStock?

Though it has millions of photos and videos, it always excites me with a Quality collection of Photos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

Sorting of the art works based on their category. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good Selection, but always looking for the upsell"
3.5/5
What do you like best about iStock?

I love how many of the shots don't look "Stocky". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

How sometimes, you'll find the perfect image, and then you can use it because it's only available at a more expensive subscription. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Graphic Design
UG
Verified User in Graphic Design
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great image bank for professional looking images"
3/5
What do you like best about iStock?

Firstly, full disclosure - I am using Getty because my client, a tech startup, has a subscription for it. That being said, the sheer variety of image offerings is great, and the photos are high quality photos. It's not hard to find photos which convey the right feel for the designs I do for my client. I do also download vectors from getty as well, and the offerings there are also pretty robust and many work well for my designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

If my client did not have a subscription for getty, I would probably not be using it because, as a freelancer, it is too pricey for me. istockphoto works better for my budget, and has many similar photos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nurí P.
NP
Nurí P.
Senior UX, Graphic, & Production Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Practically the gold standard for concept creative"
4.5/5
What do you like best about iStock?

Having access to over 30,000+ updates a quarter to an already massive library is so helpful when you have the Premium Access plan. Tack on the Easy Access comping feature and I can easily say that Getty is my go-to resource. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

Being one of the best resources around means it’s not cheap, but it’s incredibly useful and excellent quality. I wish music were included in Premium Access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Rodney K.
Lead Designer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Among the highest quality images I've seen in the stock photo market"
4.5/5
What do you like best about iStock?

I would say that the quality of the photos are the best. They also seem to have photographers with the most access to exclusive events such as awards ceremonies or other private events. Searching for images through Getty Images is as simple as typing a few keywords and browsing through a results lists. There is extensive information about each photo, which is good for context and editorial purposes. We can download photos with a short sign up process. The quality of photos, in terms of resolution, are as high as it gets for typical media needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

The prices are among the highest I've seen for standard stock image websites. Also, the ways we can use the photos are limited to certain uses. We can't modify all of the images or use them however we like. I think those are basically the only thing that stands out that can be conceived as negative about Getty Images. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kelsey M.
KM
Kelsey M.
Video Editor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Search Tools and Usage"
5/5
What do you like best about iStock?

Getty is fantastic for still image and footage searching. You can download comps easily from the search page without clicking on the media. Quality of media is fantastic. They give you options for quality as well! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

Getty is my go-to source for images/footage. As of now there isn't anything I dislike! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Media Production
CM
Verified User in Media Production
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Satisfactory stock photos"
2.5/5
What do you like best about iStock?

Their association with Getty is a plus. They have a better selection of options than other non-Getty stock image sites that I've used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

Thinkstock is still more limited than Getty itself. Sometimes I'll be able to search on Getty (which has better search capabilities) and then find the same image on this site, but often what I'm looking for just isn't available here. Also the overall quality of images (photo quality and composition, graphic design for vectors, etc.) just isn't as good as what I might find on Getty. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ahad B.
AB
Ahad B.
Medical Safety Evaluation Intern
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Getty Images Review"
4/5
What do you like best about iStock?

The breadth of photos that are available on the Getty Images site and the ability to share those images to friends on various social media platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about iStock?

Hard to sort photos and find the ones in categories that are relevant to me. Feels like there's a lack of customization to the user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.