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123RF vs iStock
123RF and iStock are both stock marketplaces. Fees — 123RF: 30-60% royalty by contributor level. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — 123RF: 30-60% royalty by contributor level. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
- Both pay out via Payoneer. Only 123RF offers PayPal, Skrill and min $50.
- iStock is the older platform — founded in 2000, 5 years before 123RF (2005).
- 123RF is based in Malaysia, iStock in Canada.
Which should you choose?
Choose 123RF if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Skrill.
Choose iStock if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2000).
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123RF
A stock-content marketplace where contributors license photos, vectors, and footage.
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iStock
A Getty Images marketplace for exclusive and non-exclusive stock photos and illustrations. Contributors apply…
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| Type | Stock marketplaces like Shutterstock | Stock marketplaces like Shutterstock |
| Category | Stock & Digital Goods | Stock & Digital Goods |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 30-60% royalty by contributor level | Royalties 15%-45% |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, min $50 | Payoneer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2005 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Cyberjaya, Malaysia | Calgary, Canada |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: GETY (Getty Images) |
| Popularity | 104 views · 0 likes | 69 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, 123RF or iStock?
123RF: 30-60% royalty by contributor level. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
Where are 123RF and iStock available?
123RF: Worldwide. iStock: Worldwide.