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Compare Pond5 and Shutterstock 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Pond5
Star Rating
(34)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pond5Shutterstock
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 overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Pond5. Users appreciate the platform's extensive library of stock photos, videos, and graphics, noting that it offers a wide range of options for various business needs.
- Users say that Shutterstock's interface is particularly user-friendly, with many highlighting its clean design and powerful search filters. This makes it easy to find and download high-quality content quickly, which is a crucial factor for busy professionals.
- Reviewers mention that while Pond5 has a good selection of stock videos and music, it struggles with the same level of user engagement as Shutterstock. Some users have noted that they often spend more time searching for the right content on Pond5, despite its vast choices.
- According to verified reviews, Shutterstock's implementation process is praised for its simplicity, allowing users to get started quickly. In contrast, Pond5 has received mixed feedback regarding its setup, with some users finding it less intuitive.
- Users highlight that Shutterstock's support quality is generally reliable, although it doesn't quite match the slightly higher ratings for Pond5. However, many users still find Shutterstock's customer service to be responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- Reviewers note that while Pond5 offers competitive pricing and a good selection of 3D models, Shutterstock's overall value is perceived as higher due to its extensive library and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for many small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Pond5
No pricing availableShutterstock
No pricing availableFree Trial
Pond5
No trial information availableShutterstock
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
15
8.9
535
Ease of Use
9.4
15
9.1
539
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.1
187
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
124
Quality of Support
8.7
10
8.4
446
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
126
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
14
8.1
520
Features by Category
Pricing
7.9
7
6.9
160
7.2
9
7.6
172
7.5
6
8.0
187
Media
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
137
8.1
7
8.6
170
Agentic AI - Stock Footage
Not enough data
8.1
50
Media
8.6
6
8.5
91
9.2
6
8.5
90
Pricing
Not enough data
8.4
98
6.3
5
8.1
80
Not enough data
8.3
89
Agentic AI - Stock Music
Not enough data
8.6
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Pond5 and Shutterstock are categorized as Stock Footage and Stock Music
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pond5
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
Marketing and Advertising
18.2%
Media Production
12.1%
Animation
12.1%
Entertainment
6.1%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
48.5%
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
Pond5 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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