Adobe Stock
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VisitAdobe Stock vs Pexels
What both publish
| Fact | Adobe Stock | Pexels |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Anyone with a Pexels account can request an API key and receive it instantly. |
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| 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. | Pexels identifies Canva, Typeform, Sketch and Airtable as API partners. |
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—
Pexels plans
- FreeFree
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 Pexels if…
Pexels suits people looking for reusable photos and videos, as well as developers who need programmatic library access. Its apps, extension, and design-tool integrations also suit people who want to work with visuals across those tools.