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At a Glance
Dreamstime
Dreamstime
Star Rating
(645)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$25.00 15 Downloads Per Month
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Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Star Rating
(663)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Dreamstime offers a competitive entry-level price of $25.00, making it an attractive option for small businesses looking to manage costs, while Shutterstock does not disclose its entry-level price, which may deter budget-conscious users.
  • Users report that Shutterstock excels in ease of use with a score of 9.1, compared to Dreamstime's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Shutterstock's intuitive interface and streamlined search functionality make it easier for users to find and download images quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Dreamstime has a strong focus on small businesses, with 95.6% of reviews coming from this segment, while Shutterstock has a lower percentage at 61.5%. This indicates that Dreamstime may cater more effectively to the specific needs of small business users.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Shutterstock's quality of support is rated at 8.5, significantly higher than Dreamstime's 7.6. Reviewers say that Shutterstock's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users needing assistance.
  • G2 users report that Dreamstime's product direction score of 5.8 is lower than Shutterstock's 8.1, indicating that users feel more confident in Shutterstock's future development and feature enhancements, which could impact long-term satisfaction.
  • Users say that while both platforms have a similar total number of reviews (Dreamstime at 638 and Shutterstock at 632), the overall satisfaction ratings suggest that Shutterstock may have a slight edge in meeting user requirements with a score of 8.9 compared to Dreamstime's 7.7.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dreamstime
15 Downloads / Month
$25.00
15 Downloads Per Month
Browse all 14 pricing plans
Shutterstock
No pricing available
Free Trial
Dreamstime
Free Trial is available
Shutterstock
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.7
32
8.9
526
Ease of Use
8.5
565
9.1
530
Ease of Setup
8.4
525
9.1
178
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
124
Quality of Support
7.6
22
8.5
437
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
126
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
28
8.1
511
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.8
216
Pricing
Not enough data
6.9
151
Not enough data
7.6
164
Not enough data
8.0
178
Media
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
129
Not enough data
8.6
161
Agentic AI - Stock Footage
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.7
105
Media
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
8.6
83
Pricing
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
8.2
73
Not enough data
8.3
82
Agentic AI - Stock Music
Not enough data
8.9
32
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dreamstime
Dreamstime
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Dreamstime and Shutterstock are categorized as Stock Photos
Unique Categories
Dreamstime
Dreamstime has no unique categories
Shutterstock
Shutterstock is categorized as Stock Music and Stock Footage
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dreamstime
Dreamstime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.1%
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Dreamstime
Dreamstime
Arts and Crafts
8.9%
Design
8.8%
Graphic Design
6.7%
Photography
6.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Other
64.4%
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Marketing and Advertising
18.6%
Graphic Design
8.9%
Design
6.2%
Computer Software
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Other
55.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Dreamstime
Dreamstime
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Graphic Design

Not much. I used to like it because it was cheap, so are the search results, but with enough patience you can get decent stuff. But nowadays, searching for stuff is increasingly more difficult because of all the crap you are spewing on my screen that...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Carsten P.
CP
Carsten P.
Verified User in Events Services

The quality of the stock images is poor. The site is not very user friendly and the account section to cancel looks like it has been developed by a 5 year old.

Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

Creative stock images. Lots of options to choose from

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Real Estate

I had the absolute worst experience with Shutterstock. I signed up for what I thought was a simple trial, only to find out later that they locked me into a YEAR-LONG subscription without any clear warning! Nowhere during the trial sign-up did they clearly...

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Discussions
Dreamstime
Dreamstime Discussions
What is Dreamstime used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Dreamstime
Dreamstime serves as a comprehensive source for high-quality visual content, enabling users to find and license images that perfectly fit their projects....Read more
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Dreamstime has no more discussions with answers
Shutterstock
Shutterstock Discussions
Can you please make an in between price range around $200
1 Comment
Terri P.
TP
Shutterstock will work with you on a plan that will reduce the cost of each image. Read more
Why is my photo so difficult for the shutterstock to accept?
1 Comment
Alex H.
AH
Please simplify the requirements, because it is very difficult for beginners to accept photosRead more
are you wantl get earn from your photography hobbys ?
1 Comment
Bob B.
BB
Photography hobby is quite a good hobby as over time it can be converted into good earnings. However, this is not a hobby that can bring you closer to your...Read more