Shutterstock
Shutterstock is a SaaS company that provides a platform for businesses to access and license high-quality digital content such as images, videos, and music for their creative projects.
Pricing Change History
3 changesYearly/Monthly/No contract billing toggle removed from top of pricing page; all three subscription plans now display prices prefixed with 'From' instead of a single fixed monthly rate.
Sensitive use rights feature added for enterprise API integration and SAML-based single sign-on features added for enterprise
Subscription tier options reduced - 25 and 150 downloads/month tiers removed from subscription plans Free trial option removed from subscription section - 'Start a free trial' button replaced with 'Buy now'
Research Shutterstock's pricing with the Pulse Agent
Ask anything about Shutterstock's plans, packaging shifts, and how it compares across the market — answered live from verified data.
Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Image downloads | $25 /mobilled annually |
| Unlimited Images | $29 /mobilled annually |
| Image packs | $29 subscription |
| Unlimited Plus | $69 /mobilled annually |
| Teams | Contact |
| Enterprise | Contact |
Company Facts
How Shutterstock compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
G Getty Images | $175 subscription | Jul 20, 2026 |
A Adobe | $4.99 /mo, billed annually | Jul 3, 2026 |
C Canva | $12 /mo, billed annually | Sep 14, 2026 |
1 1Q | $5,000 /mo | — |
3 360dialog | $59 /mo | Sep 14, 2026 |
3 3Play Media | Contact | — |
Shutterstock pricing FAQ
- How much does Shutterstock cost?
- Shutterstock pricing starts at $25/mo on Image downloads, billed annually. Shutterstock lists 6 plans on its pricing page.
- Does Shutterstock have a free plan?
- No. Shutterstock does not list a free tier; paid plans start at $25/mo on Image downloads, billed annually.
- What pricing model does Shutterstock use?
- Shutterstock uses subscription + usage pricing across 6 plans.
- When did Shutterstock last change its pricing?
- Sep 28, 2026: Shutterstock drops billing toggle, shows From prices on all three plans.
- How often has Shutterstock changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 3 pricing changes for Shutterstock since it started tracking on Oct 1, 2024; the pricing page was last captured on Sep 28, 2026.
- Who are Shutterstock's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares Shutterstock with Getty Images, Adobe, Canva, 1Q, 360dialog and 3Play Media.