https://www.dreamstime.com
One of the original stock photography marketplaces, offering a mix of free and premium royalty-free images with subscription, on-demand, and free download options.
Dreamstime
One of the original stock photography marketplaces, offering a mix of free and premium royalty-free images with subscription, on-demand, and free download options.Freemium
Free
Free
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~Commercial use is permitted for free images but with restrictions - attribution is required.
~Client work is allowed with free images, but attribution must be included in the deliverable.
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Required
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Subscription
$29/mo
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Not required
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On-Demand
From $14.99/image
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Not required
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Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.
- Free section images require attribution and have limited commercial rights compared to paid downloads.
- Editorial images on Dreamstime are restricted to non-commercial, informational use such as news and education.
All License Details
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| Field | Free | Subscription | On-Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~Free section offers a limited selection of images available for download. | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ~Commercial use is permitted for free images but with restrictions - attribution is required. | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Required | Not required | Not required | |
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| ~ | ~Print runs are capped under the standard subscription license - check specific terms for exact limits. | ~ | |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ~Client work is allowed with free images, but attribution must be included in the deliverable. | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ✓Published | ✓Published | ✓Published | |
| ✗ | ~Dreamstime provides limited legal indemnification for paid downloads. | ~On-demand purchases include limited legal indemnification. | |
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