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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 $1.
Note that some sites offer image subscription services this sometimes makes those sites appear expensive when in fact they may be better value depending on your needs.
We have also drawn a conclusion which micro stock sites are best for image buyers.
| Site | Approx. size of photo collection (0 = no current estimate) | Cost of 1 Credit (basic) | Cost of a standard image (1600x1200) 2MP approx | Real US$ Cost of 1 Standard Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhotoXpress.com | 0 Images | $ 0 | 0 Credits | |
| Albumo | 680000 Images | $ 1 | 1 Credit | 1 |
| Canstockphoto.com | 7500000 Images | $ 0.6 | 3 Credits | 1.8 |
| Cutcaster.com | 1100000 Images | $ 1 | 2 Credits | 2 |
| Depositphotos.com | 9000000 Images | $ 1 | 2 Credits | 2 |
| StockFresh | 2000000 Images | $ 1 | 3 Credits | 3 |
| Photodune.net | 1000000 Images | $ 1 | 3 Credits | 3 |
| Shutterpoint.com | 100000 Images | $ 1 | 3 Credits | 3 |
| Pixmac.com | 750000 Images | $ 1.24 | 3 Credits | 3.72 |
| Microstockphoto.com | 57000 Images | $ 2 | 2 Credits | 4 |
| Zoonar | 1200000 Images | $ 4.1 | 1 Credit | 4.1 |
| 123rf | 14400000 Images | $ 1.6 | 3 Credits | 4.8 |
| Featurepics.com | 580000 Images | $ 1 | 5 Credits | 5 |
| Bigstockphoto | 11000000 Images | $ 2.5 | 2 Credits | 5 |
| Fotolia | 18000000 Images | $ 1 | 5 Credits | 5 |
| Veer.com (Marketplace) | 2000000 Images | $ 1 | 5 Credits | 5 |
| Photaki.com | 1100000 Images | $ 1.33 | 4 Credits | 5.32 |
| Crestock.com | 1500000 Images | $ 1 | 6 Credits | 6 |
| YayMicro.com | 2600000 Images | $ 6.5 | 1 Credit | 6.5 |
| Dreamstime | 14000000 Images | $ 1.2 | 7 Credits | 8.4 |
| iStockphoto | 9400000 Images | $ 1.5 | 6 Credits | 9 |
| Shutterstock.com | 20000000 Images | $ 1 | 9 Credits | 9 |
| Vivozoom.com | 0 Images | $ 1 | 9 Credits | 9 |
| Photokore | 1000000 Images | $ 1 | 10 Credits | 10 |
| PantherMedia | 3500000 Images | $ 2 | 6 Credits | 12 |
| MostPhotos.com | 2700000 Images | $ 13.8 | 1 Credit | 13.8 |
| Photocase | 240000 Images | $ 2.33 | 6 Credits | 13.98 |
| ImageVortex | 0 Images | $ 1 | 20 Credits | 20 |
| Total AVG | $6.26 |
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.
