Adobe Stock
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From $29.99/mo flat, billed monthly, free trialPositions Adobe Stock holds among the tools of each category it belongs to (Toolradar data, Oct 2026):
- #4 most-listed alternative in Stock Assets, out of 72 tools in Stock Assets. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #17 most-listed alternative in Graphic Design, out of 258 tools in Graphic Design. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #31 (joint) most-listed alternative in Video & Media, out of 431 tools in Video & Media. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
The Bottom Line
- Price
- From $29.99/mo flat, billed monthly, free trial. Compare plans
Key facts
- Vast library of royalty-free photos, videos, illustrations, and audio.
- Seamless integration with Adobe Creative Cloud for efficient workflows.
- Flexible licensing options with IP indemnification for commercial use.
Pros
- Extensive and diverse library of high-quality assets
- Strong legal protection with IP indemnification for commercial use
- Seamless integration with Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem
- Flexible pricing models (subscriptions and credit packs)
- AI tools enhance search and customization capabilities
Cons
- Premium content and extended licenses may require additional purchases or higher-tier plans
- Credit packs have an expiration date (one year)
What is Adobe Stock?
Ratings Across the Web
Adobe Stock holds an aggregate rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 194 reviews across G2, last checked September 18, 2026.
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Key Features
- Royalty-free photos, videos, illustrations, vector graphics, audio, and 3D models
- AI-powered search and image optimization ('Anpassen' feature)
- Commercial licensing with IP indemnification up to $10,000
- HD and 4K video content
- Templates for various Adobe applications
- Curated collections and trend-based content
- Integration with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Flexible subscription plans (monthly/annual) and credit packs
Pricing Plans
Free TrialPricing checked Nov 1, 2026. Source: stock.adobe.com/pricing, read Nov 1, 2026
| Plan | Price | Details |
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| 10 Stock credits/mo | $29.99 / mo |
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| 10 Stock credits/mo AI Studio | $39.99 / mo |
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| 40 Stock credits/mo AI Studio | $89.99 / mo |
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| Unlimited Stock AI Studio | $129.99 / mo |
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Is Adobe Stock worth the price?
It's best for professionals who need premium assets for critical projects.
How Adobe Stock's pricing compares
Adobe Stock starts at $29.99/mo flat for the whole organisation. Its direct competitors are priced on a different basis (per user, or in another currency), so each entry price below is shown with its own unit and currency and is not ranked against the others.
Entry paid plan, monthly price (billing term shown per row), in each tool's own currency. Pricing checked Nov 1, 2026.
Recent pricing updates
Changes we detected on the Adobe Stock pricing page.
- Plans changed: 10 Stock credits/mo added at $29.99 a month; 10 Stock credits/mo AI Studio added at $39.99 a month; 40 Stock credits/mo AI Studio added at $89.99 a month; Unlimited Stock AI Studio added at $129.99 a month; Credit-Pack 5 removed.
Adobe Stock by the numbers
Toolradar data: Adobe Stock's entry paid plan ($269.99/mo) ranks #20 of 20 for price among the Stock Assets tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $10/mo. It is listed as an alternative to 19 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #4 of 72 in Stock Assets. As of Oct 2026.
- #4 most-listed alternative in Stock Assets, out of 72 tools in Stock Assets. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #17 most-listed alternative in Graphic Design, out of 258 tools in Graphic Design. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #31 (joint) most-listed alternative in Video & Media, out of 431 tools in Video & Media. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
| Metric | Adobe Stock | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $269.99/mo | $10/mo | #20 of 20 tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 67% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 19 tools | 3 | #4 of 72 |
| User rating | 4.3/5 (across the web, 194 ratings) | 4.3/5 | #18 of 37 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 75 visits | 30 | #4 of 40 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Listed as an alternative to: #4 on 2026-10-16 to #4 on 2026-10-31 (rank among 72 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Stock Assets data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Adobe Stock by the numbers”, Oct 2026.
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