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Dreamstime vs Pond5
Dreamstime and Pond5 are both stock marketplaces. Fees — Dreamstime: 25-50% royalty, up to 60% exclusive. Pond5: 30% royalty (40% exclusive video).
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Key differences
- Fees — Dreamstime: 25-50% royalty, up to 60% exclusive. Pond5: 30% royalty (40% exclusive video).
- Pond5 has the lower minimum payout ($25 vs $100).
- Both pay out via PayPal and Payoneer. Only Dreamstime offers Skrill and Check. Only Pond5 offers Bank transfer.
- Dreamstime is the older platform — founded in 2000, 6 years before Pond5 (2006).
Which should you choose?
Choose Dreamstime if…
- You want to withdraw via Skrill and Check.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2000).
Choose Pond5 if…
- You want to cash out small amounts.
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
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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 | 30% royalty (40% exclusive video) |
| Minimum payout | $100 or more via check, PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill | $25 |
| Payout speed | Checks about 2 weeks. PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill take a few days to 1 week. No weekend payments. | Monthly on the 15th |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, Check | PayPal, Payoneer, Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2000 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, United States | New York, United States |
| Popularity | 47 views · 0 likes | 43 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Dreamstime or Pond5?
Dreamstime: 25-50% royalty, up to 60% exclusive. Pond5: 30% royalty (40% exclusive video).
How fast do Dreamstime and Pond5 pay out?
Dreamstime: Checks about 2 weeks. PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill take a few days to 1 week. No weekend payments. Pond5: Monthly on the 15th.
Where are Dreamstime and Pond5 available?
Dreamstime: Worldwide. Pond5: Worldwide.