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VectorStock vs Public Domain Vectors
VectorStock leads on 0 checks, Public Domain Vectors on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 featuresPublic Domain Vectors · 1 of 2
VectorStock scores higher on our rubric for stock vector libraries: 8.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Public Domain Vectors offers commercial license; VectorStock doesn't publish it.
VectorStock is the better fit for professional vector licensing and formats. Public Domain Vectors is the better fit for free vectors in professional formats.
- VectorStock fits best
Professional vector licensing and formats
- Public Domain Vectors fits best
Free vectors in professional formats
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Side by side
| Feature | VectorStock 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Public Domain Vectors 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Stock Vector Libraries | #6 in Stock Vector Libraries |
| Best for | Professional vector licensing and formats | Free vectors in professional formats |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Features VectorStock 0/2 · Public Domain Vectors 1/2 | ||
| Commercial license | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Editorial license | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Asset types | Not published | vector clip art, illustrations, icons, backgrounds, patterns, signs, symbols |
| Vector formats | Not published | SVG, AI, EPS, CDR |
| Download limit | Not published | Not published |
| Included team seats | 1 seats | Not published |
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| 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,… 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
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
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
- 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 → - 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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