Compare Shutterstock and Storyblocks

At a Glance
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Star Rating
(655)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Shutterstock
Storyblocks
Storyblocks
Star Rating
(419)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Storyblocks
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Storyblocks excels in ease of use, with many users highlighting its modern and intuitive platform. One user mentioned the ability to download unlimited clips for a single price, making it a valuable resource for content creation.
  • Users say that Shutterstock stands out for its powerful search filters, which help quickly narrow down high-quality images and videos. Reviewers appreciate the clean interface that simplifies the process of finding exactly what they need.
  • According to verified reviews, Storyblocks offers a superior quality of support, with users noting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This is a significant advantage for those who may need assistance during their projects.
  • Reviewers mention that Shutterstock has a broader range of content, including stock photos, videos, GIFs, and vector designs. This extensive library is particularly beneficial for businesses looking for diverse media options.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Storyblocks provides excellent value for small businesses, with a high percentage of reviews coming from this segment. Users appreciate the affordability and quality of the video and B-roll content available.
  • Users report that while Shutterstock has a solid reputation, some find it less flexible in terms of pricing and subscription options compared to Storyblocks, which offers a more straightforward and cost-effective model for accessing content.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shutterstock
No pricing available
Storyblocks
No pricing available
Free Trial
Shutterstock
No trial information available
Storyblocks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
521
9.1
322
Ease of Use
9.1
525
9.4
333
Ease of Setup
9.1
173
9.7
133
Ease of Admin
9.0
124
9.5
38
Quality of Support
8.5
432
9.2
225
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
126
9.3
39
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
506
8.9
321
Features by Category
7.8
225
8.3
270
Pricing
6.7
146
Feature Not Available
7.5
157
Feature Not Available
8.0
173
9.1
254
Media
Feature Not Available
6.7
145
7.7
122
7.8
207
8.6
156
9.2
237
Agentic AI - Stock Footage
8.1
38
8.7
10
8.7
112
8.9
183
Media
8.5
79
8.8
168
8.5
78
8.3
149
Pricing
8.4
86
9.3
168
8.0
68
Feature Not Available
8.3
77
9.1
168
Agentic AI - Stock Music
8.4
29
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
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
Not enough data
8.0
138
Editing
Not enough data
8.3
96
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.4
102
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
9.2
116
Not enough data
8.4
89
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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
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
Video Content CreationHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
Not enough data
7.7
122
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
6.5
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
107
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
114
Not enough data
7.8
103
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.1
99
Not enough data
6.8
97
Not enough data
9.2
113
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
6.9
99
Not enough data
6.5
97
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
7.3
101
Not enough data
9.0
106
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.0
105
Not enough data
6.8
97
Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
95
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Storyblocks
Storyblocks
Shutterstock and Storyblocks are categorized as Stock Music, Stock Footage, and Stock Photos
Unique Categories
Shutterstock
Shutterstock has no unique categories
Storyblocks
Storyblocks is categorized as Video Editing, Video Content Creation, and Text to Speech
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.5%
Storyblocks
Storyblocks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Marketing and Advertising
18.3%
Graphic Design
9.1%
Design
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.0%
Computer Software
4.9%
Other
56.5%
Storyblocks
Storyblocks
Media Production
13.2%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Broadcast Media
11.2%
Entertainment
7.1%
Higher Education
3.9%
Other
52.2%
Alternatives
Shutterstock
Shutterstock Alternatives
iStock
iStock
Add iStock
123RF
123RF
Add 123RF
Vecteezy
Vecteezy
Add Vecteezy
Adobe Stock
Adobe Stock
Add Adobe Stock
Storyblocks
Storyblocks Alternatives
iStock
iStock
Add iStock
Adobe Stock
Adobe Stock
Add Adobe Stock
Canva
Canva
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Vecteezy
Vecteezy
Add Vecteezy
Discussions
Shutterstock
Shutterstock Discussions
Can I download the videos from Shutterstock which are greater than 3minutes
1 Comment
Rahul V.
RV
NO, because it is basically use for crate background video for our real video.Read more
Does anyone have an issue with this site? It's been super helpful to me.
1 Comment
Crayolex T.
CT
I downloaded three images from a 10-image trial account. Next day, my account was suspended. They replied: "Your Shutterstock account has been terminated and...Read more
are you wantl get earn from your photography hobbys ?
1 Comment
Bob B.
BB
Comment deleted by user.Read more
Storyblocks
Storyblocks Discussions
Can I use Storyblocks for commercial use?
2 Comments
Is Storyblocks good?
2 Comments
Mike C.
MC
For my team and I Storyblocks has been great. We find a lot of what we are looking for and our productions look better for our subscription. The team there...Read more
Is Storyblocks free to use?
1 Comment
EM
No, you pay a subscription price billed annually.Read more