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Adobe Stock vs Alamy
Adobe Stock and Alamy are both stock marketplaces. Fees — Adobe Stock: 33% royalty on images, 35% on video. Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier.
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Key differences
- Fees — Adobe Stock: 33% royalty on images, 35% on video. Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier.
- Adobe Stock has the lower minimum payout ($25 vs $75).
- Both pay out via PayPal. Only Adobe Stock offers Payoneer. Only Alamy offers Bank transfer and Skrill.
- Alamy is the older platform — founded in 1999, 16 years before Adobe Stock (2015).
- Adobe Stock is based in United States, Alamy in United Kingdom.
Which should you choose?
Choose Adobe Stock if…
- You want to cash out small amounts.
- You want to withdraw via Payoneer.
Choose Alamy if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer and Skrill.
- You prefer a long track record (since 1999).
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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 | 33% royalty on images, 35% on video | 20-50% commission by tier |
| Minimum payout | $25 | Over $75 via PayPal or bank transfer in USD, GBP, or EUR |
| Payout speed | On request, deposited within 7-10 business days | Monthly from the 1st working day, up to 9 working days |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer | Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2015 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Abingdon, United Kingdom |
| Stock ticker | NASDAQ: ADBE (Adobe) | — |
| Popularity | 119 views · 0 likes | 72 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Adobe Stock or Alamy?
Adobe Stock: 33% royalty on images, 35% on video. Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier.
How fast do Adobe Stock and Alamy pay out?
Adobe Stock: On request, deposited within 7-10 business days. Alamy: Monthly from the 1st working day, up to 9 working days.
Where are Adobe Stock and Alamy available?
Adobe Stock: Worldwide. Alamy: Worldwide.