Head-to-head · Stock Illustration Websites
Shutterstock vs GetIllustrations
Shutterstock leads on 0 checks, GetIllustrations on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShutterstock · 9.3/10
- Free planonly GetIllustrations
Shutterstock scores higher on our rubric for stock illustration websites: 9.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #17.
GetIllustrations offers free plan; Shutterstock doesn't.
Shutterstock is the better fit for teams wanting broad, mature stock coverage. GetIllustrations is the better fit for designers needing illustration formats and plugins.
- Shutterstock fits best
Teams wanting broad, mature stock coverage
- GetIllustrations fits best
Designers needing illustration formats and plugins
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Side by side
| Feature | Shutterstock 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | GetIllustrations 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Stock Illustration Websites | #17 in Stock Illustration Websites |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad, mature stock coverage | Designers needing illustration formats and plugins |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 8,000+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Shutterstock 0/3 · GetIllustrations 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 |
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| 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 → |
GetIllustrations is an online library of editable vector illustrations and icon packs for designers, developers, marketers, and creative teams. Its searchable collection covers illustrations and icons, with commercial licensing for client… 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
GetIllustrations — where it wins
- SVG, PNG, AI, Figma, and source-file downloads
- Figma plugin, color editor, and integrations across major design tools
- Commercial licensing supports client work, products, and marketing materials
Where it doesn't
- Free illustrations use low-resolution watermarked PNG files
- Quarterly access uses credits and offers SVG and PNG downloads
- Some advanced asset access is split across multiple plan types
- Shutterstock9.3/10 · Paid
A broad stock-content library with vectors, editorial assets, AI tools, and API access.
Visit ShutterstockFull verdict → - GetIllustrations7.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible illustration library with editable formats, plugins, color tools, and API access.
Try GetIllustrationsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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