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Head-to-head · Stock Vector Libraries

VectorStock vs Ouch! by Icons8

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score VectorStock #2 in Stock Vector Libraries 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit VectorStock
Ouch! by Icons8 #7 in Stock Vector Libraries 7.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Ouch!

VectorStock leads on 0 checks, Ouch! by Icons8 on 1, 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 scoreVectorStock · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOuch! by Icons8 · 1 of 2

VectorStock scores higher on our rubric for stock vector libraries: 8.2 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Ouch! by Icons8 offers commercial license; VectorStock doesn't publish it.

VectorStock is the better fit for professional vector licensing and formats. Ouch! by Icons8 is the better fit for illustrations with editing and animation tools.

  • VectorStock fits best

    Professional vector licensing and formats

  • Ouch! by Icons8 fits best

    Illustrations with editing and animation tools

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Side by side

Feature VectorStock 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Ouch! by Icons8 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.0
Ranking #2 in Stock Vector Libraries #7 in Stock Vector Libraries
Best for Professional vector licensing and formats Illustrations with editing and animation tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.99/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, macOS
Support Email Live chat, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features VectorStock 0/2 · Ouch! by Icons8 1/2
Commercial license Not published ✓ (best)
Editorial license Not published Not published
Specs
Asset types Not published illustrations, clipart, vector graphics, 3D illustrations, animated illustrations
Vector formats Not published SVG
Download limit Not published 25 downloads/mo
Included team seats 1 seats 1 seats
Our review
Pros
  • Vector-only library with AI, EPS, PDF, SVG, JPEG, and PNG files
  • Free downloads, pay-per-image, credits, and subscription options
  • Licensing covers commercial, client, print, digital, and merchandise projects
  • SVG, PNG, JSON, GIF, FBX, and After Effects formats
  • Online editing, recoloring, and component rearrangement
  • Figma, Adobe, Miro, Lucid, API, and desktop integrations
Cons
  • Subscription downloads are subject to the Fair Use Policy
  • Web platform only, with one team seat
  • Editorial assets require editorial-use-only licensing
  • The free plan is limited to 25 downloads per month
  • Free downloads require attribution
  • Team access is limited to one seat
Our verdict

VectorStock is a vector-only stock library for designers, agencies, businesses, and other creative professionals. It covers premium and free vectors, illustrations, icons, and design elements for print, digital, merchandise, advertising,…

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Ouch! by Icons8 is an online illustration library for designers, developers, marketers, and content creators who need more than static vector files. Its catalog covers searchable illustrations, clipart, vector graphics, 3D illustrations,…

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  1. VectorStockStock Vector Libraries 8.2Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo (annual)
  2. Ouch! by Icons8Stock Vector Libraries 7.0Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • VectorStock — where it wins

    • Vector-only library with AI, EPS, PDF, SVG, JPEG, and PNG files
    • Free downloads, pay-per-image, credits, and subscription options
    • Licensing covers commercial, client, print, digital, and merchandise projects

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription downloads are subject to the Fair Use Policy
    • Web platform only, with one team seat
    • Editorial assets require editorial-use-only licensing

  • Ouch! by Icons8 — where it wins

    • SVG, PNG, JSON, GIF, FBX, and After Effects formats
    • Online editing, recoloring, and component rearrangement
    • Figma, Adobe, Miro, Lucid, API, and desktop integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to 25 downloads per month
    • Free downloads require attribution
    • Team access is limited to one seat
  • VectorStock8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo (annual)

    A vector-only library with flexible licensing, professional formats, and unlimited-download plans.

    Visit VectorStockFull verdict →
  • Ouch! by Icons87.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A flexible illustration library with editing, animation, and AI tools.

    Visit Ouch!Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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