# Uppbeat vs iStock Comparison

| | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 16 | 116 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Uppbeat

**Not enough data**

### iStock

Pros:
- Images (4 reviews)
- Quality (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Cost (5 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 7.9 (83 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (83 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 7.5 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 6.4 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 5.9 (80 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Uppbeat

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### iStock

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Stock Footage

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Uppbeat** | N/A | N/A |
| **iStock** | 6.4/10 | 19 |

#### Pricing

| Feature | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
| **Free Footage** | Not enough data | 5.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Pay Per Image** | Not enough data | 5.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Subscription** | Not enough data | 5.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Media

| Feature | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
| **360/VR** | Not enough data | 5.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Animation** | Not enough data | 6.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **4K High Definition** | Not enough data | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Stock Footage

| Feature | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Stock Music

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Uppbeat** | 8.7/10 | 7 |
| **iStock** | N/A | N/A |

#### Media

| Feature | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sounds Effects** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Genre Tagging** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Pricing

| Feature | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
| **Royalty Free** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pay Per Track** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Subscription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Stock Music

| Feature | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Stock Music Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-music)


**Unique to iStock (2):** [Stock Footage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-footage), [Stock Photos Websites](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-photos)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Uppbeat | iStock | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 80.0% | 59.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 13.3% | 31.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 6.7% | 8.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Uppbeat

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 26.7%
- **Computer Software:** 13.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.7%
- **Real Estate:** 6.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.7%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 6.7%
- **Individual &amp; Family Services:** 6.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.7%
- **Entertainment:** 6.7%
- **Education Management:** 6.7%
- **Other:** 6.7%

#### iStock

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.5%
- **Media Production:** 3.6%
- **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:** 52.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Uppbeat

- [Epidemic Sound](https://www.g2.com/products/epidemic-sound/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 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 (422 reviews)
- [Artlist](https://www.g2.com/products/artlist/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Soundstripe](https://www.g2.com/products/soundstripe/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [JumpStory](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpstory/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Audio Jungle](https://www.g2.com/products/audio-jungle/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [Music Vine](https://www.g2.com/products/music-vine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Pond5](https://www.g2.com/products/shutterstock-pond5/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [123RF](https://www.g2.com/products/123rf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (21 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 (422 reviews)
- [Adobe Stock](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-adobe-stock/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (193 reviews)
- [Vecteezy](https://www.g2.com/products/vecteezy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8427 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 (169 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)

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## Top Discussions

### Uppbeat

No discussions available for this product.

### 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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/uppbeat-vs-getty-images-istock)

