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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
€0.00 1 User
No pricing available
Freepik
Star Rating
(156)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
€0.00 1 User
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Star Rating
(669)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Shutterstock excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its clean and intuitive interface. Users appreciate how easy it is to find and download high-quality images and videos, thanks to powerful search filters that help narrow down results quickly.
- Users say Freepik stands out for its sheer volume and variety of assets, making it a go-to platform for designers. The inclusion of an AI generator is particularly praised, as it assists users in visualizing specific ideas for their projects, enhancing their creative process.
- Reviewers mention that while Shutterstock has a broader range of stock photos, videos, and graphics, Freepik is often seen as more reliable for urgent graphic needs. Users find that Freepik offers a wide array of high-quality elements like vectors and templates, which can speed up their workflow significantly.
- According to verified reviews, Freepik users appreciate the platform's ease of use, with many noting that it allows them to quickly find good-quality graphics without much effort. This is particularly beneficial for those who are short on time and need visuals promptly.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Shutterstock's support quality is commendable, but Freepik slightly edges it out with a higher satisfaction rating. Users of Freepik feel that the platform has been a better partner in their design work, contributing positively to their overall experience.
- Users report that both platforms meet their requirements effectively, but Freepik's recent updates and AI features give it an edge in terms of product direction and innovation. This is reflected in user feedback, where many express excitement about the new tools that enhance their design capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Freepik
Free Plan
€0.00
1 User
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- Thousands of free resources for your creative projects
Shutterstock
No pricing availableFree Trial
Freepik
No trial information availableShutterstock
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
119
8.9
535
Ease of Use
9.5
118
9.1
539
Ease of Setup
9.7
33
9.1
187
Ease of Admin
9.2
14
9.0
124
Quality of Support
8.6
90
8.4
446
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
14
8.8
126
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
102
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
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Speech Output
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audio Format
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Text
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image Generation
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Advanced Functionality
7.8
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
Model
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Commercial Rights & Licensing - AI Image Generators
Not enough data
Not enough data
License Type Transparency - AI Image Generators
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.1
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
9.2
8
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
9.2
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
9.6
8
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
7.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Functionality - Logo Design Tools
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Freepik and Shutterstock are categorized as Stock Photos
Unique Categories
Freepik is categorized as Logo Design Tools, AI Image Generators, API Development, Text to Speech, AI Video Generators, and Photo Editing
Shutterstock is categorized as Stock Music and Stock Footage
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Freepik
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
Graphic Design
16.9%
Marketing and Advertising
14.9%
Design
10.1%
Automotive
5.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.7%
Other
48.0%
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
What is the use of freepik?
2 Comments
RR
Freepik is great for resources. They have images, editable Photoshop and Illustrator files. Great for Graphic designers.Read more
Why do I need to attribute free resource n Freepik?
1 Comment
CC
You'll need to attribute is you are using a free version, if you have a plan you don't need to do it. And the plan is worth it, with a plan you can get a lot...Read more
Can we edit in freepik?
1 Comment
CC
There are some vectors that you can edit online on their website, but not that many.Read more
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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