Shutterstock alternatives ranked by price
35 tools from Surba's catalog, compared on what 10 people would pay a month on each one's entry paid plan, with Shutterstock as the benchmark. Updated for 2026.
Ranking
Shutterstock vs 35 alternatives
Ranked by what 10 people would pay a month on each tool's cheapest paid plan, in US dollars. Prices marked as checked come from the vendor's pricing page on that date; the others are as recorded in Surba's catalog, so check the vendor's site for the latest. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Tools without a comparable list price come last. Features differ between tools, so the cheapest isn't always the closest match.
FAQ
Shutterstock alternatives: questions
What is the cheapest alternative to Shutterstock?
Among the paid plans in Surba's catalog, Pixlr is the cheapest: Plus at $2.49/mo, about $2.49 a month for 10 people, against $25 for Shutterstock Images (10 downloads/mo).
Is there a free alternative to Shutterstock?
Dovetail, Framer, Uizard and SVGator have a free plan in Surba's catalog. Free plans usually limit users, storage or features.
Switching tools? Know what you're paying for.
Surba tracks Shutterstock and its replacement side by side, reminds you before either renews, and shows the whole stack's cost in your currency.