Easy online design tool for graphics, presentations, and social posts
View detailsShutterstock
Massive stock library of photos, vectors, videos, and music for creative work.
Shutterstock is one of the largest stock libraries, with hundreds of millions of photos, vectors, videos, and music tracks for creative work. Its search is strong, with filters for orientation, color, and style, and its collections cover almost any subject a marketing team might need.
Key Features
- Hundreds of millions of photos and videos
- Strong search with style and color filters
- Subscriptions and credit packs
- Editorial images and 3D models
- AI-generated image tools
- Clear commercial licences
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Images | $29/mo | 10 image downloads per month. |
| 25 Images | $49/mo | 25 image downloads per month. |
| 50 Images | $99/mo | 50 image downloads per month. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Popular with: Designers, Marketers
How it works
The service is built for regular buyers: subscriptions give a set number of downloads per month, and credit packs cover one-off needs. Editorial content, 3D models, and AI-generated images are also available, and the licence is clear for commercial use.
Shutterstock subscriptions start at $29 per month for 10 images, with 25 images at $49 and 50 at $99. There is no permanent free plan. It is a reliable choice when you need a specific image and cannot wait to find it for free.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Huge, reliable library
- Good search and filters
- Flexible subscriptions and packs
- Editorial and video included
✗ Cons
- Unused downloads do not always roll over
- Licence terms can be restrictive for some uses
- Can get expensive at higher volumes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shutterstock free?
No — Shutterstock has no free plan. From $29/mo (10 images/mo)
What is Shutterstock best for?
marketing teams that need a large, reliable stock library with flexible plans.
What kind of tool is Shutterstock?
Shutterstock is a Design Tools tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026