Shutterstock price history
No price changes logged since we started tracking on October 3, 2026. Changes we find are added here and on Price Watch.
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Design, Images & Stock Media: entry prices compared
| Tool | Cheapest paid plan | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Shutterstock | See official site | — |
| Figma | Free / $16/user/month (billed yearly) | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | Photography plan $19.99/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Adobe Express | Free / Premium $9.99/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Artlist | AI Starter $11.99/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Envato Elements | Core $16.50/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Storyblocks | Essentials $21/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Canva | $12.99/month | — |
| Unsplash | Free | — |
| Adobe Firefly | $9.99/month | — |
| DALL·E | Via ChatGPT subscription | — |
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Questions about Shutterstock pricing
How much does Shutterstock cost?
Our listing shows See official site for Shutterstock, but we haven't re-checked it on the vendor's own pricing page yet. Confirm the current price on shutterstock.com.
Does Shutterstock have a free plan?
We haven't confirmed whether Shutterstock has a free plan. Check shutterstock.com.
Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.