Dreamstime
8.4#1 in stock photo websitesAndroidiOSWebAPI
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VectorStock
7.7#9 in stock photo websitesFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dreamstime | VectorStock |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial licensing | Its standard royalty-free license permits commercial use, while extended licenses cover broader distribution. | The Pro License covers worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual use in commercial, client, digital, print, merchandise, and print-on-demand projects with unlimited impressions and print runs. |
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2000 | 2007 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Brentwood, Tennessee, United States | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Illustration assets | Yes | Yes |
| Library size | The site reports 374 million files, 61 million users and 1.4 million contributors. | The site advertises 50M+ premium vectors and 1M+ free vectors. |
| Support | The FAQ covers cancellation, selling, licensing, refunds, AI content, upload requirements, review times and tax questions. | VectorStock aims to answer queries within 24 business hours and lists office hours Monday through Friday, 8AM–6PM GMT+12. |
Dreamstime plans
- 5 images—
- 10 images—
- 15 images—
- 25 images—
- 200 images—
- 750 images—
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 Dreamstime if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.