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12 best iStock alternatives (2026)

iStock is filed as paid UI Component Libraries & Kits software, best for Royalty-free Getty-family stock. Getty quality at royalty-free price points. We grouped picks by shared shelf tags and our own comparisons. This page lists 12 tools shoppers compare against iStock in our catalog — not vendor rankings.

At a glance

Tool
iStock
Pricing
Paid
Platforms
Web
Alternatives listed
12
Tags
Stock

Full iStock record · Data is from our catalog, not vendor reviews.

Alternatives

  1. 1Storyblocks
    Paid · Web

    Unlimited-download stock subscription for video teams

    same tags

  2. 2Shutterstock
    Paid · Web + API

    Enterprise-grade commercial stock library

    same tags

  3. 3Adobe Stock
    Paid · Web + Creative Cloud

    Stock library wired into Photoshop and Premiere

    same tags

  4. 4Getty Images
    Paid · Web

    Top-tier editorial and brand photography archive

    same tags

  5. 5Envato Elements
    Paid · Web

    All-you-can-download design+video stock bundle

    same tags

  6. 6Pond5
    Paid · Web

    Huge a-la-carte stock footage marketplace

    same tags

  7. 7Depositphotos
    Paid · Web

    Budget-friendly stock alternative to Shutterstock

    same tags

  8. 8Epidemic Sound
    Paid · Web

    Fills stock audio gap beside photo/video libraries

    same tags

  9. 9Unsplash
    Free · Web + API

    Default free stock photo destination for designers

    same tags

  10. 10Pexels
    Free · Web + API

    All-around free photo and video stock library

    same tags

  11. 11Pixabay
    Free · Web + API

    Huge free multimedia stock catalog

    same tags

  12. 12Coverr
    Free · Web

    Aesthetic free video loops for hero sections

    same tags