Adobe Stock
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VisitAdobe Stock vs Bigstock
What both publish
| Fact | Adobe Stock | Bigstock |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1982 | 2004 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, USA | New York, NY, USA |
| Illustration assets | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Adobe Stock can be used without other Adobe products, while Creative Cloud integration lets users preview, edit, and license assets in Photoshop before purchase. | A Bigstock image page offers saving a preview to Google Drive. |
| Monthly downloads | 10 | 50 |
| Support | Adobe Stock plan pages provide a consultation request option for business plan inquiries. | The site lists support hours as 9am–5pm EST, Monday through Friday, and offers contact and help pages. |
| Vector assets | Yes | Yes |
Adobe Stock plans
- 10 standard assets—
- 10 standard assetsPriced on request
- 25 standard assetsPriced on request
- 25 standard assets—
- 40 standard assetsPriced on request
- 40 standard assets—
Bigstock plans
- 5 images/day$79 a month
- 10 images/day$99 a month
- 50 images/month$79 a month
- 10 image credits$35, paid once
- 25 image credits$49, paid once
- 5 Images/Day — 1 month$79 a month
Pick Adobe Stock if…
Adobe Stock may suit individuals and organizations looking for licensable creative assets, including teams that need pooled licenses. Its API and Creative Cloud integration may also be relevant to users building asset workflows.
Pick Bigstock if…
Bigstock suits people seeking royalty-free photos, illustrations, or stock video downloads, including users who need vector formats or API access. Review the plan limits and licensing conditions before choosing content.