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Comparison

Pexels vs Shutterstock

Pick Pexels when

  • Bloggers and marketers needing free images
  • Video editors sourcing B-roll
  • Developers wanting a free stock API
  • Small businesses with zero content budget

When Pexels is not a fit

  • Anyone reselling stock images as-is
  • Guess: Brands needing indemnified, model-released imagery
  • Guess: Agencies wanting exclusive or editorial photos
  • Guess: Teams needing paid support or SLAs

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  7. Pexels App Store reviewsapps.apple.com
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