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Alamy vs Depositphotos
Alamy and Depositphotos are both stock marketplaces. Fees — Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier. Depositphotos: 30-38% royalty by level.
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Key differences
- Fees — Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier. Depositphotos: 30-38% royalty by level.
- Both pay out via PayPal and Skrill. Only Alamy offers Bank transfer. Only Depositphotos offers Payoneer.
- Alamy is the older platform — founded in 1999, 10 years before Depositphotos (2009).
- Alamy is based in United Kingdom, Depositphotos in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose Alamy if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
- You prefer a long track record (since 1999).
Choose Depositphotos if…
- You want to withdraw via Payoneer.
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Alamy
A UK stock agency known for paying contributors some of the highest royalty shares in the industry, with an un…
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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 | 20-50% commission by tier | 30-38% royalty by level |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill | PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Abingdon, United Kingdom | New York, United States |
| Popularity | 70 views · 0 likes | 42 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Alamy or Depositphotos?
Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier. Depositphotos: 30-38% royalty by level.
Where are Alamy and Depositphotos available?
Alamy: Worldwide. Depositphotos: Worldwide.