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Depositphotos vs iStock
Depositphotos and iStock are both stock marketplaces. Fees — Depositphotos: 30-38% royalty by level. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Depositphotos: 30-38% royalty by level. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
- Both pay out via Payoneer. Only Depositphotos offers PayPal and Skrill.
- iStock is the older platform — founded in 2000, 9 years before Depositphotos (2009).
- Depositphotos is based in United States, iStock in Canada.
Which should you choose?
Choose Depositphotos if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Skrill.
Choose iStock if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2000).
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Depositphotos
A stock content marketplace with 200+ million files, paying contributors per download with levels based on por…
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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 | 30-38% royalty by level | Royalties 15%-45% |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill | Payoneer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2009 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Calgary, Canada |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: GETY (Getty Images) |
| Popularity | 42 views · 0 likes | 69 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Depositphotos or iStock?
Depositphotos: 30-38% royalty by level. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
Where are Depositphotos and iStock available?
Depositphotos: Worldwide. iStock: Worldwide.