123RF
8.4#2 in stock photo websitesFrom $16.10 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visit123RF vs Colourbox
What both publish
| Fact | 123RF | Colourbox |
|---|---|---|
| API capabilities | API integrations support multilingual search, image viewing and downloading directly inside a partner application. | API documentation covers authenticated GET, POST and DELETE operations, media search, folders, downloads, pagination and metadata. |
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Illustration assets | Yes | Yes |
| Legal entity | 123RF’s contact page identifies 123RF LLC with EIN 99-0375104 at 220 N Green Street in Chicago. | The registered legal entity is COLOURBOX ApS, created in Denmark on 30 August 2005. |
| Licensing | The standard license permits unlimited social, web, email and mobile views and up to 500,000 print runs, while excluding merchandise for sale. | The page says royalty-free photographs, vectors, and video clips can be used in communications, including social media, while editorial material is limited to editorial contexts. |
123RF plans
- PLUS free trialFree
- Credits$7.95, paid once
- PLUS Team$16.10 a month
- PLUS$24.50 a month
- PLUS EnterprisePriced on request
Colourbox plans
- Single download$8.99, paid once
- Pay & Go 25$149 a year
- Pay & Go 100$349 a year
- Pay & Go 250$649 a year
Pick 123RF if…
It suits creative agencies, businesses, freelancers, and other teams looking for licensed stock content and AI creative tools. Developers can also use its API to add stock search and downloads to products or websites.
Pick Colourbox if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.