Shutterstock
A stock media library of over 100 million assets paired with AI tools to generate or edit new ones.
At a glance
Starts at
Free
Listed as free on the vendor's site.
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, API
Best for
Creative teams needing licensed stock media and AI editing
Not for
Anyone wanting free unlicensed images only
3.9 out of 5
Scored by a Toolio reviewer after real useOur verdict
Shutterstock pairs a catalog of over 100 million human-made images, videos, music and editorial assets with AI tools for generating and editing new ones from the same library. Unlimited downloads require a paid plan, so casual users chasing a single free image will not find much here. Agencies and businesses get dedicated licensing and data-partnership options on top of the standard subscription tiers.
✓What it does well
Massive asset libraryOver 100 million premium images, videos and audio tracks are searchable in one place.
Built-in AI generationAI image and video generators sit alongside the licensed stock library.
Commercial-ready licensingAssets and AI outputs are cleared for commercial use.
✕Where it falls short
Subscription requiredUnlimited downloads require a paid plan rather than one-off free access.
No true free tierThere is no meaningful free tier beyond limited previews and trials.
Costs scale with volumeHeavy download volume or AI generation needs push costs into business-tier plans.
Key features
Stock image searchSearches millions of royalty-free photos and vectors by keyword.
AI image generatorCreates new images from text prompts using built-in AI models.
AI video generatorProduces new video clips from prompts alongside the stock library.
Editorial and music libraryIncludes editorial photos, video and a separate music and sound-effects catalog.