Getty Images
7.0#19 in stock photo websites$175 one-timeWebAPIExtension
VisitGetty Images vs Pexels
What both publish
| Fact | Getty Images | Pexels |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Anyone with a Pexels account can request an API key and receive it instantly. |
| Audience | Getty Images describes its imagery and video as serving brands, businesses, organizations, small businesses, and global enterprises. | Pexels says hundreds of thousands of photographers and videographers contribute and millions of people use the media, from startups to global brands. |
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Illustration assets | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Getty Images lists Dropbox integration for accessing and sharing downloaded content, including individual or bulk downloads and retroactive saving. | Pexels identifies Canva, Typeform, Sketch and Airtable as API partners. |
Getty Images plans
- Small images / Low-res videos — Single$175, paid once
- Medium images — Single$375, paid once
- Large images / 4K and HD videos — Single$499, paid once
- Small images / Low-res videos — 5 pack$750, paid once
- Medium images — 5 pack$1,495, paid once
- Large images / 4K and HD videos — 5 pack$1,750, paid once
Pexels plans
- FreeFree
Pick Getty Images if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.