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Getty Contributor vs Shutterstock
Getty Contributor and Shutterstock are both stock marketplaces. Fees — Getty Contributor: 20% royalty photos, 25% video. Shutterstock: Royalties 15%-40% by contributor level.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Getty Contributor: 20% royalty photos, 25% video. Shutterstock: Royalties 15%-40% by contributor level.
- Shutterstock has the lower minimum payout ($35 vs $100).
- Both pay out via PayPal and Payoneer. Only Shutterstock offers Skrill.
- Getty Contributor screens providers before they can join, while Shutterstock is open to anyone.
- Getty Contributor is the older platform — founded in 1995, 8 years before Shutterstock (2003).
Which should you choose?
Choose Getty Contributor if…
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
- You prefer a long track record (since 1995).
Choose Shutterstock if…
- You want to cash out small amounts.
- You want to withdraw via Skrill.
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
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| Type | Stock marketplaces like Shutterstock | Stock marketplaces like Shutterstock |
| Category | Stock & Digital Goods | Stock & Digital Goods |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 20% royalty photos, 25% video | Royalties 15%-40% by contributor level |
| Minimum payout | $100 iStock, $50 or $100 Getty Images (per agreement) | $35 |
| Payout speed | Monthly on the 25th, about 1-2 months after the sale | Monthly, paid between the 7th and 15th |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer | PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 1995 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, United States | New York, United States |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: SSTK |
| Popularity | 83 views · 0 likes | 123 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Getty Contributor or Shutterstock?
Getty Contributor: 20% royalty photos, 25% video. Shutterstock: Royalties 15%-40% by contributor level.
How fast do Getty Contributor and Shutterstock pay out?
Getty Contributor: Monthly on the 25th, about 1-2 months after the sale. Shutterstock: Monthly, paid between the 7th and 15th.
Where are Getty Contributor and Shutterstock available?
Getty Contributor: Worldwide. Shutterstock: Worldwide.
Which is easier to join, Getty Contributor or Shutterstock?
Shutterstock — anyone can sign up, while Getty Contributor screens providers before accepting them.