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Head-to-head · Stock Vector Libraries

VectorStock vs Public Domain Vectors

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
Public Domain Vectors #6 in Stock Vector Libraries 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

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 ↗
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
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, AI, EPS, and CDR downloads
  • Unlimited commercial use without requesting permission
  • Search, categories, sorting, and format filters
Cons
  • Subscription downloads are subject to the Fair Use Policy
  • Web platform only, with one team seat
  • Editorial assets require editorial-use-only licensing
  • Web-based access only
  • Focused on vector assets rather than broader stock media
  • Sorting is limited to downloads or date
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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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,…

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  1. VectorStockStock Vector Libraries 8.2Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo (annual)
  2. Public Domain VectorsStock Vector Libraries 7.1Free plan

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.

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  • Public Domain Vectors7.1/10 · Free plan

    A focused web library for downloadable vectors in four professional formats.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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