123RF
8.4#2 in stock photo websitesFrom $16.10 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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CriticalPast
7.3#7 in stock video websites$5 one-timeFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | 123RF | CriticalPast |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 123RF states it was founded in 2005. | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Reston, Virginia, USA |
| Intended customers | 123RF says it serves multinational companies, creative agencies, small business owners, and freelancers. | CriticalPast says it serves broadcast news, television, film, and publishing professionals, and lists production companies, broadcasters, filmmakers, advertisers, publishers, museums, and online education companies among its clients. |
| 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 site says licensed footage and still images are available worldwide, in perpetuity, for all media, subject to the selected license terms. |
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
CriticalPast plans
- Video screenerFree
- Still image — Personal use only$5, paid once
- Still image — Standard License$20, paid once
- Still image — Premium License$30, paid once
- Broadcast-ready video clip master$95, paid once
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 CriticalPast if…
It suits broadcast, film, publishing, advertising, museum, and online education professionals seeking historic footage or stills. Buyers should select the license that fits their intended use.