Dreamstime
8.4#1 in stock photo websitesAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitDreamstime vs Yay Images
Yay Images
8.0#7 in stock photo websitesFree planFree planWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dreamstime | Yay Images |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | Company profiles place the launch or founding in January 2008. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 645 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.6 out of 5 from 2,396 reviews | 1.1 out of 5 from 208 reviews. |
| Search | Dreamstime provides a multi-tiered advanced search engine with detailed filtering. | The pricing page says users can search by color hues, number of people, image search, text space and orientation. |
| Support | The FAQ covers cancellation, selling, licensing, refunds, AI content, upload requirements, review times and tax questions. | The contact page says support inquiries are typically handled within 2–3 business days. |
Dreamstime plans
- 5 images—
- 10 images—
- 15 images—
- 25 images—
- 200 images—
- 750 images—
Yay Images plans
- Unlimited Single Seat—
- Free account downloadsFree
- Unlimited Plan$8.25 a month
- 50 Credits$25, paid once
- Mighty Plan$49 a month
- Max Plan$99 a month
Pick Dreamstime if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Yay Images if…
It suits creative users seeking stock images, footage, or vectors, as well as people who want prompt-based image generation or upscaling. The listed startup program is open to startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and agencies.