CriticalPast
7.3#7 in stock video websites$5 one-timeFree planWeb
VisitCriticalPast vs Dreamstime
Dreamstime
8.4#1 in stock photo websitesAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CriticalPast | Dreamstime |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Reston, Virginia, USA | Brentwood, Tennessee, United States |
| Search | Users can search and browse the collection, with search refinements for decade, location, color, and sound. | Dreamstime provides a multi-tiered advanced search engine with detailed filtering. |
| Support | The FAQ lists staff availability for cancellation requests as 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. | The FAQ covers cancellation, selling, licensing, refunds, AI content, upload requirements, review times and tax questions. |
CriticalPast plans
- Video screenerFree
- Still image — Personal use only$5, paid once
- Still image — Standard License$20, paid once
- Still image — Premium License$30, paid once
- Broadcast-ready video clip master$95, paid once
Dreamstime plans
- 5 images—
- 10 images—
- 15 images—
- 25 images—
- 200 images—
- 750 images—
Pick CriticalPast if…
It suits broadcast, film, publishing, advertising, museum, and online education professionals seeking historic footage or stills. Buyers should select the license that fits their intended use.
Pick Dreamstime if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.