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The table below shows data we have collected that relates to image pricing on microstock sites. Many sites offer a credit system, when purchases of larger numbers of credits attracts a discount. Credits often cost 1$, but prices vary. If a site does not offer a credit system we have listed the credit price as $1.
Note that some sites offer image subscription services this sometimes makes those sites appear expensive when in fact they may be better value depending on your needs.
We have also drawn a conclusion which sites are best for image buyers.
| Site | Approx. size of photo collection (0 = no current estimate) | Cost of 1 Credit (basic) | Cost of a standard image (1600x1200) 2MP approx | Real US$ Cost of 1 Standard Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albumo (Fantero) | 855000 Images | $ 1 | 1 Credit | 1 |
| Canstockphoto.com | 30000000 Images | $ 0.6 | 3 Credits | 1.8 |
| Cutcaster.com | 2600000 Images | $ 1.42 | 2 Credits | 2.84 |
| StockFresh | 5000000 Images | $ 1 | 3 Credits | 3 |
| Photodune.net | 9700000 Images | $ 1 | 3 Credits | 3 |
| Microstockphoto.com | 57000 Images | $ 2 | 2 Credits | 4 |
| Depositphotos.com | 140000000 Images | $ 2 | 2 Credits | 4 |
| Zoonar | 3600000 Images | $ 4.1 | 1 Credit | 4.1 |
| 123rf | 64000000 Images | $ 1.6 | 3 Credits | 4.8 |
| Fotolia | 65000000 Images | $ 1 | 5 Credits | 5 |
| Featurepics.com | 580000 Images | $ 1 | 5 Credits | 5 |
| Photaki.com | 1100000 Images | $ 1.33 | 4 Credits | 5.32 |
| YayMicro.com | 7100000 Images | $ 5.8 | 1 Credit | 5.8 |
| Crestock.com | 2500000 Images | $ 1 | 6 Credits | 6 |
| Bigstockphoto | 41000000 Images | $ 3.5 | 2 Credits | 7 |
| Dreamstime | 49000000 Images | $ 1.2 | 7 Credits | 8.4 |
| Shutterstock.com | 300000000 Images | $ 1 | 9 Credits | 9 |
| Vivozoom.com | 0 Images | $ 1 | 9 Credits | 9 |
| iStockphoto | 20000000 Images | $ 10 | 1 Credit | 10 |
| PantherMedia | 10000000 Images | $ 2 | 6 Credits | 12 |
| MostPhotos.com | 13000000 Images | $ 13.8 | 1 Credit | 13.8 |
| Photocase | 500000 Images | $ 2.33 | 6 Credits | 13.98 |
| ImageVortex | 0 Images | $ 1 | 20 Credits | 20 |
| Total AVG | $6.91 |
You can see the cheapest sites above but also read Our Recommended Site for Image Buyers
*Estimated, if number of images is zero we have no current estimate
**Standard image is 1600x1200 pixels or the next largest size to include these dimensions.
