Shutterstock vs DrawKit

Shutterstock9.3Visit DrawKit6.7Visit

Higher score Shutterstock #1 in Stock Illustration Websites 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Shutterstock

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DrawKit #21 in Stock Illustration Websites 6.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit DrawKit

• Shutterstock fits best

  Teams wanting broad, mature stock coverage

• DrawKit fits best

  Illustration buyers wanting free and Pro packs

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Side by side

Feature	Shutterstock 9.3/10 Visit ↗	DrawKit 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	6.7
Ranking	#1 in Stock Illustration Websites	#21 in Stock Illustration Websites
Best for	Teams wanting broad, mature stock coverage	Illustration buyers wanting free and Pro packs
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Live chat, Docs	Email
Integrations	8,000+ integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Shutterstock 0/3 · DrawKit 0/3
Commercial use	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Editorial license	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Extended license	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Download model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum resolution	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Raster file formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Vectors, illustrations, editorial imagery, video, music, and sound effects API access, reverse image search, and AI image generation and editing Team plans offer multi-user access and administrative controls	Free assets can be downloaded without an account Covers 2D, 3D, icons, animations, and mockups Offers editable Figma, SVG, and PNG formats
Cons	Single-seat plans limit shared access The platform extends beyond illustration into broader media libraries Standard licensing applies to the Image downloads plan	Commercial use is subject to license restrictions The paid library is limited to web access No monthly paid plan is shown
Our verdict	Shutterstock is a paid stock-content platform for creative professionals, businesses, marketing teams, and media organizations. Its library covers photos, vectors, illustrations, editorial imagery, video, music, and sound effects.… Read the review →	DrawKit is a web-based library for designers, developers, freelancers, agencies, and other project creators. Its collections cover hand-drawn 2D and 3D illustrations, icons, animations, and mockups. Buyers can find free assets or choose… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Shutterstock — where it wins

  • Vectors, illustrations, editorial imagery, video, music, and sound effects
  • API access, reverse image search, and AI image generation and editing
  • Team plans offer multi-user access and administrative controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Single-seat plans limit shared access
  • The platform extends beyond illustration into broader media libraries
  • Standard licensing applies to the Image downloads plan

• DrawKit — where it wins

  • Free assets can be downloaded without an account
  • Covers 2D, 3D, icons, animations, and mockups
  • Offers editable Figma, SVG, and PNG formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial use is subject to license restrictions
  • The paid library is limited to web access
  • No monthly paid plan is shown

• Shutterstock9.3/10 · Paid

  A broad stock-content library with vectors, editorial assets, AI tools, and API access.

  Visit ShutterstockFull verdict →
• DrawKit6.7/10 · Free plan

  A flexible illustration library with free assets and paid access to Pro collections.

  Visit DrawKitFull verdict →