Dreamstime
8.4#1 in stock photo websitesAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitDreamstime vs Shutterstock
Shutterstock
7.3#12 in stock photo websitesWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dreamstime | Shutterstock |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2000 | 2003 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Brentwood, Tennessee, United States | New York, NY |
| Illustration assets | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly downloads | 5 | 10 |
| Support | The FAQ covers cancellation, selling, licensing, refunds, AI content, upload requirements, review times and tax questions. | Shutterstock offers a 24/7 multilingual AI support agent that can connect customers to a live agent during live support hours. |
Dreamstime plans
- 5 images—
- 10 images—
- 15 images—
- 25 images—
- 200 images—
- 750 images—
Shutterstock plans
- Image downloadsPriced on request
- Image downloads—
- Image packsPriced on request
- Image packs—
- Image pack$29, paid once
- Image downloads (10 per month)$300 a year
Pick Dreamstime if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Shutterstock if…
Shutterstock suits creators seeking licensed media across image, video, audio, and 3D categories, including users who need editing tools or third-party app integrations.