# Adobe Stock vs iStock Comparison | | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 194 | 117 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (71.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (60.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Adobe Stock Pros: - Images (3 reviews) - Collection Quality (2 reviews) Cons: - Cost (2 reviews) - Expensive (2 reviews) ### iStock Pros: - Images (4 reviews) - Quality (3 reviews) Cons: - Cost (5 reviews) - Expensive (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 7.9 (84 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (156 reviews) | 8.2 (84 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 7.6 (22 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (108 reviews) | 6.4 (66 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (142 reviews) | 6.0 (81 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Adobe Stock #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### iStock #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Stock Footage | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Adobe Stock** | 7.1/10 | 43 | | **iStock** | 6.4/10 | 20 | #### Pricing | Feature | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Free Footage** | 6.8 (37 reviews) | 5.6 (15 reviews) | | **Pay Per Image** | 6.7 (37 reviews) | 5.1 (15 reviews) | | **Subscription** | 6.6 (37 reviews) | 5.3 (15 reviews) | #### Media | Feature | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **360/VR** | 5.7 (24 reviews) | 5.0 (7 reviews) | | **Animation** | 7.0 (29 reviews) | 6.5 (9 reviews) | | **4K High Definition** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 6.8 (10 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Stock Footage | Feature | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Stock Music | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Adobe Stock** | N/A | N/A | | **iStock** | N/A | N/A | #### Media | Feature | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Sounds Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Genre Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Pricing | Feature | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Royalty Free** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pay Per Track** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Subscription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Stock Music | Feature | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Stock Footage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-footage), [Stock Photos Websites](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-photos) **Unique to iStock (1):** [Stock Music Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-music) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Adobe Stock | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 71.1% | 60.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 19.5% | 31.0% | | **Enterprise** | 9.5% | 8.8% | ### By Industry #### Adobe Stock - **Marketing and Advertising:** 14.4% - **Graphic Design:** 12.8% - **Design:** 9.6% - **Computer Software:** 8.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9% - **Photography:** 3.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7% - **Higher Education:** 2.7% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7% - **Financial Services:** 2.1% - **Other:** 36.2% #### iStock - **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.7% - **Graphic Design:** 6.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.4% - **Media Production:** 3.5% - **Photography:** 2.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7% - **Telecommunications:** 2.7% - **Design:** 2.7% - **Construction:** 2.7% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 2.7% - **Other:** 52.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Adobe Stock - [Vecteezy](https://www.g2.com/products/vecteezy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8491 reviews) - [Shutterstock](https://www.g2.com/products/shutterstock-shutterstock/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (656 reviews) - [Storyblocks](https://www.g2.com/products/storyblocks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (423 reviews) - [PixaBay](https://www.g2.com/products/pixabay/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (164 reviews) - [Dreamstime](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamstime/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (646 reviews) - [123RF](https://www.g2.com/products/123rf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Magnific](https://www.g2.com/products/magnific/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (172 reviews) - [Pexels](https://www.g2.com/products/pexels/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (112 reviews) - [Depositphotos](https://www.g2.com/products/depositphotos-inc-depositphotos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (45 reviews) - [Unsplash](https://www.g2.com/products/unsplash/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (106 reviews) ### Alternatives to iStock - [Shutterstock](https://www.g2.com/products/shutterstock-shutterstock/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (656 reviews) - [Storyblocks](https://www.g2.com/products/storyblocks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (423 reviews) - [Vecteezy](https://www.g2.com/products/vecteezy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8491 reviews) - [123RF](https://www.g2.com/products/123rf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (21 reviews) - [PixaBay](https://www.g2.com/products/pixabay/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (164 reviews) - [Dreamstime](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamstime/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (646 reviews) - [Magnific](https://www.g2.com/products/magnific/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (172 reviews) - [Pexels](https://www.g2.com/products/pexels/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (112 reviews) - [Flickr](https://www.g2.com/products/flickr/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (332 reviews) - [Unsplash](https://www.g2.com/products/unsplash/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (106 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Adobe Stock - Title: [Are Adobe Stock Images worth it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-adobe-stock-images-worth-it) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes, totally!" - Title: [How can I get Adobe stock for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-adobe-stock-for-free) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You cannot get Adobe Stock for free, however, you can get a free trial period from Adobe if you haven't registered previously" - Title: [Are Adobe Stock Images worth it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/adobe-stock-are-adobe-stock-images-worth-it) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "I think so; Adobe Stock has quite a solid selection. I've used a few other stock services at past jobs and I think Adobe Stock is one of the top 5 choices..." - Title: [Is Adobe stock included in CC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-adobe-stock-included-in-cc) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No. You can get Adobe Stock plans that are an add-on to the Creative cloud. " - Title: [Can you make Adobe Stock cheaper?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12159-can-you-make-adobe-stock-cheaper) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "They seem pretty competitive to me with the other stock sites." ### iStock - Title: [What is the best software for inventory management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-software-for-inventory-management) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hello. Our company has installed software from NetSuite, but we are also in the process of looking for a more convenient solution for forecasting and..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/adobe-adobe-stock-vs-getty-images-istock)