Pexels
8.2#4 in stock photo websitesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPexels vs Science Source
Science Source
6.6#35 in stock photo websitesFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Pexels | Science Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Pexels says hundreds of thousands of photographers and videographers contribute and millions of people use the media, from startups to global brands. | The company says its customers include buyers working in textbooks, websites, video, television, education, advertising, publishing, universities, and blogs. |
| Editorial assets | Yes | Yes |
| Illustration assets | Yes | Yes |
Pexels plans
- FreeFree
Science Source plans
- Rights-managed image license—
- Royalty-free image license—
- Subscription pricingPriced on request
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.
Pick Science Source if…
It suits creative, educational, publishing, scientific, and medical projects needing licensed visual assets. Teams wanting custom illustration or image research assistance may also use its listed services.