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Indie alternatives to Shutterstock
5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Shutterstock does, 5 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pexels | Free | – | – | Web, API, iOS, Android |
| Pixabay | Free | – | – | Web, API |
| Freepik | Free plan | – | – | Web, API |
| rawpixel | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Unsplash | Free plan | – | – | Web, API, iOS |
The alternatives
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Shutterstock?
Yes. 5 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Pexels, Pixabay, Freepik, rawpixel and 1 more.
Which Shutterstock alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: Pexels and Unsplash. On Android: Pexels.
What makes these alternatives to Shutterstock “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Shutterstock.
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