123RF
8.4#2 in stock photo websitesFrom $16.10 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visit123RF vs Shutterstock
Shutterstock
7.3#12 in stock photo websitesWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | 123RF | Shutterstock |
|---|---|---|
| Asset library | The developer API page describes more than 305 million assets in the full library. | The company About page states that its library has over 450 million images and adds 200,000 more each day. |
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 123RF states it was founded in 2005. | 2003 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Singapore | New York, NY |
| Illustration assets | Yes | Yes |
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
Shutterstock plans
- Image downloadsPriced on request
- Image downloads—
- Image packsPriced on request
- Image packs—
- Image pack$29, paid once
- Image downloads (10 per month)$300 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 Shutterstock if…
Shutterstock suits creators seeking licensed media across image, video, audio, and 3D categories, including users who need editing tools or third-party app integrations.