iStock comparisons
iStock is compared head-to-head with Shutterstock, Pixabay and Alamy and more: 4 head-to-heads in Stock Illustration Websites, each with the specs and prices we checked.
iStock head-to-head
iStock vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | iStock | $29/user/mo | 8.7 | |
| 1 | Shutterstock | No | 9.3 | |
| 6 | Pixabay | Yes | Free | 8.3 |
| 7 | Alamy | No | $139/mo | 8.2 |
| 8 | Ouch! by Icons8 | Yes | 8.1 |
Compare iStock with any stock illustration website
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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