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Dreamstime vs iStock
Dreamstime and iStock are both stock marketplaces. Fees — Dreamstime: 25-50% royalty, up to 60% exclusive. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Dreamstime: 25-50% royalty, up to 60% exclusive. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
- Both pay out via Payoneer. Only Dreamstime offers PayPal, Skrill and Check.
- Dreamstime is based in United States, iStock in Canada.
Which should you choose?
Choose Dreamstime if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Skrill.
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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 | 25-50% royalty, up to 60% exclusive | Royalties 15%-45% |
| Minimum payout | $100 or more via check, PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill | — |
| Payout speed | Checks about 2 weeks. PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill take a few days to 1 week. No weekend payments. | — |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, Check | Payoneer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2000 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, United States | Calgary, Canada |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: GETY (Getty Images) |
| Popularity | 47 views · 0 likes | 74 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Dreamstime or iStock?
Dreamstime: 25-50% royalty, up to 60% exclusive. iStock: Royalties 15%-45%.
Where are Dreamstime and iStock available?
Dreamstime: Worldwide. iStock: Worldwide.