Adobe Stock
8.2#3 in stock photo websitesAndroidiOSWebAPI
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VectorStock
7.7#9 in stock photo websitesFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Adobe Stock | VectorStock |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1982 | 2007 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, USA | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Illustration assets | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Adobe says it uses hundreds of security processes and controls and builds security into products through its Secure Product Lifecycle. | Account connections use TLS, passwords use salted one-way hashing, and Paddle processes payments in PCI-DSS-compliant systems; VectorStock does not store full card details. |
| Support | Adobe Stock plan pages provide a consultation request option for business plan inquiries. | VectorStock aims to answer queries within 24 business hours and lists office hours Monday through Friday, 8AM–6PM GMT+12. |
| Vector assets | Yes | Yes |
| What it does | AI Studio lets users edit stock images and videos before licensing and downloading them within Adobe Stock. | VectorStock is a vector discovery platform and marketplace for royalty-free vector graphics. |
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—
VectorStock plans
- Subscription - Annual$9.99 a month
- Subscription - Monthly$14.99 a month
- Free LicenseFree
- Credits$1, paid once
- Monthly Subscription$14.99 a month
- Pay-per-Image$14.99, paid once
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 VectorStock if…
VectorStock suits designers, agencies, businesses, content creators, and creative professionals looking for vector artwork. Its commercial license may suit projects spanning print, digital, merchandise, or client work.