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Compare Alamy and Shutterstock 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Alamy
Star Rating
(10)3.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AlamyShutterstock
Star Rating
(669)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ShutterstockSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Shutterstock excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Alamy. Users appreciate the platform's clean and intuitive interface, which makes it easy to find and download high-quality images and videos quickly.
- Users say that Shutterstock's extensive library of stock media, including photos, videos, GIFs, and vector designs, is a major advantage. Many find it to be a one-stop shop for all their visual content needs, highlighting that it offers almost every type of relatable picture for business use.
- Reviewers mention that Alamy provides excellent quality and variety in its stock media offerings, making it a valuable resource. Users appreciate the fantastic quality of the photos and videos, often noting that the prices are reasonable, allowing them to acquire professional media files for various business materials.
- According to verified reviews, Shutterstock stands out for its powerful search filters, which help users quickly narrow down their options to find exactly what they need. This feature is particularly praised for enhancing the overall user experience.
- Users highlight that while Alamy offers great value for the money, it lacks the same level of user engagement and recent activity as Shutterstock, which has received a much higher volume of recent reviews. This suggests that Shutterstock is more actively meeting the needs of its users.
- Reviewers note that Shutterstock's support quality is generally rated higher than Alamy's, with users expressing satisfaction with the assistance they receive. This can be crucial for businesses that rely on timely support for their stock media needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alamy
No pricing availableShutterstock
No pricing availableFree Trial
Alamy
No trial information availableShutterstock
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.0
9
8.9
535
Ease of Use
7.2
9
9.1
539
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.1
187
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
124
Quality of Support
7.3
8
8.4
446
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
126
Product Direction (% positive)
4.8
9
8.1
520
Features by Category
Pricing
Not enough data
6.9
160
Not enough data
7.6
172
Not enough data
8.0
187
Media
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
137
Not enough data
8.6
170
Agentic AI - Stock Footage
Not enough data
8.1
50
Media
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.5
90
Pricing
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.1
80
Not enough data
8.3
89
Agentic AI - Stock Music
Not enough data
8.6
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alamy and Shutterstock are categorized as Stock Photos
Unique Categories
Alamy has no unique categories
Shutterstock is categorized as Stock Music and Stock Footage
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alamy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shutterstock
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Public Relations and Communications
40.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
10.0%
Online Media
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Marketing and Advertising
18.4%
Graphic Design
8.7%
Design
6.1%
Computer Software
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.4%
Other
55.7%
Discussions
Alamy has no discussions with answers
Can you please make an in between price range around $200
1 Comment
TP
Shutterstock will work with you on a plan that will reduce the cost of each image. Read more
Why is my photo so difficult for the shutterstock to accept?
1 Comment
AH
Please simplify the requirements, because it is very difficult for beginners to accept photosRead more
are you wantl get earn from your photography hobbys ?
1 Comment
BB
Photography hobby is quite a good hobby as over time it can be converted into good earnings. However, this is not a hobby that can bring you closer to your...Read more
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