Shutterstock Pricing Overview

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Shutterstock has not provided pricing information for this product or service. This is common practice for software sellers and service providers. The pricing insights provided here are based on user reviews and are intended to give you an indication of value. Alternatively, contact Shutterstock to obtain current pricing.

Small-Business

$$$$

42% more expensive

than the avg. Stock Photos product

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Mid-Market

$$$$

27% more expensive

than the avg. Stock Photos product

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Pricing Insights

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

5 months

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

How much does Shutterstock cost?

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Estimated Price

$$k - $$k

Per Year

Based on data from 12 purchases.

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Dreamstime 15 Downloads / Month	$25.0015 Downloads Per Month	Any size / resolution Unlimited printed and downloaded copies Lifetime license Unlimited online usage

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Shutterstock Pricing Reviews

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Maura S.

Art Coordinator

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/10/2025

"Shutterstock, Always Up to the Mark"

5/5

What do you like best about Shutterstock?

What I like best about Shutterstock, is its ability to consistently save the day by providing exactly what's needed, even when other extensive graphic resource banks fall short. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shutterstock?

I would like its price to be more affordable and to offer more monthly downloads in my plan. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brooke W.

Founder | Creative Consultant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/14/2026

"Rising Costs and Poor Practices Overshadow Shutterstock's Benefits"

0/5

What do you like best about Shutterstock?

I used to really appreciate the quality of the media on Shutterstock. It made it easy for me to sort and work with clients as we perfected their stock assets due to its really diverse portfolio of media. I utilize all of their features, and the initial setup was so easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shutterstock?

The immense expense stands out and their poor business practices are quite concerning. I've been asked to upgrade my account multiple times, with significant price hikes from $1,500 to $5,000, which I find absurdly ridiculous and insanely unprofessional. They don't seem to value long-term loyal customers, and it feels like the rate hikes are to account for customers they're losing to competition. The reputation and how they manage pricing is worrying. To be transparent, they were willing to reduce the price to $2,000 per year for 250 PER YEAR. So I am no longer a customer after 5 years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.