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iStock vs Pond5
iStock and Pond5 are both stock marketplaces. Fees — iStock: Royalties 15%-45%. Pond5: 30% royalty (40% exclusive video).
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — iStock: Royalties 15%-45%. Pond5: 30% royalty (40% exclusive video).
- Both pay out via Payoneer. Only Pond5 offers PayPal and Bank transfer.
- iStock is the older platform — founded in 2000, 6 years before Pond5 (2006).
- iStock is based in Canada, Pond5 in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose iStock if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2000).
Choose Pond5 if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Bank transfer.
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iStock
A Getty Images marketplace for exclusive and non-exclusive stock photos and illustrations. Contributors apply…
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Pond5
The largest marketplace for stock video footage, also covering music and sound effects. Contributors set price…
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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 | Royalties 15%-45% | 30% royalty (40% exclusive video) |
| Withdraw via | Payoneer | PayPal, Payoneer, Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2000 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Canada | New York, United States |
| Stock ticker | NYSE: GETY (Getty Images) | — |
| Popularity | 69 views · 0 likes | 43 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, iStock or Pond5?
iStock: Royalties 15%-45%. Pond5: 30% royalty (40% exclusive video).
Where are iStock and Pond5 available?
iStock: Worldwide. Pond5: Worldwide.