Head-to-head · Stock Vector Libraries
Clker vs Public Domain Vectors
Clker leads on 1 check, Public Domain Vectors on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreClker · 7.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresClker · 2 of 2
Clker scores higher on our rubric for stock vector libraries: 7.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Clker offers editorial license; Public Domain Vectors doesn't publish it.
Clker is the better fit for free clip art with flexible usage. Public Domain Vectors is the better fit for free vectors in professional formats.
- Clker fits best
Free clip art with flexible usage
- Public Domain Vectors fits best
Free vectors in professional formats
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Side by side
| Feature | Clker 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Public Domain Vectors 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Stock Vector Libraries | #6 in Stock Vector Libraries |
| Best for | Free clip art with flexible usage | Free vectors in professional formats |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Features Clker 2/2 · Public Domain Vectors 1/2 | ||
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Editorial license | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Asset types | clip art, vector graphics, photos | vector clip art, illustrations, icons, backgrounds, patterns, signs, symbols |
| Vector formats | SVG | SVG, AI, EPS, CDR |
| Download limit | Not published | Not published |
| Included team seats | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Clker is a free, web-based library for clip art, vector graphics, and pictures. It suits people who need searchable visual assets for websites, documents, creative projects, or other commercial and editorial uses. Users can browse by… Read the review → |
Public Domain Vectors is a web-based library of copyright-free vector images and clip art for designers, marketers, publishers, and other creators who need reusable artwork. Its collection spans clip art, illustrations, icons, backgrounds,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Clker — where it wins
- Free searchable library with category and tag browsing
- SVG downloads plus PNG files in multiple sizes
- Commercial and editorial licensing with online creation tools
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform coverage
- Legal status of every uploaded image is not independently verified
- Public sharing focuses on artwork intended for public-domain use
Public Domain Vectors — where it wins
- SVG, AI, EPS, and CDR downloads
- Unlimited commercial use without requesting permission
- Search, categories, sorting, and format filters
Where it doesn't
- Web-based access only
- Focused on vector assets rather than broader stock media
- Sorting is limited to downloads or date
- Clker7.4/10 · Free plan
A free web library for searchable clip art, SVG downloads, and flexible image use.
Visit ClkerFull verdict → - Public Domain Vectors7.1/10 · Free plan
A focused web library for downloadable vectors in four professional formats.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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