Bigstock
7.3#13 in stock photo websitesFrom $639 a yearWebAPI
VisitBigstock vs Pexels
What both publish
| Fact | Bigstock | 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 | A Bigstock image page offers saving a preview to Google Drive. | Pexels identifies Canva, Typeform, Sketch and Airtable as API partners. |
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
Pexels plans
- FreeFree
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.
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.