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Alamy vs iStock
Alamy and iStock are both stock marketplaces. Fees — Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
- Only Alamy offers Bank transfer, PayPal and Skrill. Only iStock offers Payoneer.
- Alamy is based in United Kingdom, iStock in Canada.
Which should you choose?
Choose Alamy if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer and PayPal.
Choose iStock 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 | Royalties 15%-45% |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill | Payoneer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 1999 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Abingdon, United Kingdom | Calgary, Canada |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: GETY (Getty Images) |
| Popularity | 70 views · 0 likes | 69 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Alamy or iStock?
Alamy: 20-50% commission by tier. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
Where are Alamy and iStock available?
Alamy: Worldwide. iStock: Worldwide.