iStock fee calculator
See what you actually keep on iStock. Published fee: Royalties 15%-45%. Verified Sep 2026.
Estimates use each platform’s published fee; payment-processing costs and taxes are not included.
Worked examples on iStock
| Amount | Estimated fee | You keep (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $55.00 – $85.00 | $15.00 – $45.00 |
| $500.00 | $275.00 – $425.00 | $75.00 – $225.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $550.00 – $850.00 | $150.00 – $450.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $2,750.00 – $4,250.00 | $750.00 – $2,250.00 |
Based on: Royalties 15%-45%. Ranges reflect tiered or category-dependent fees.
Compare with other stock marketplaces like Shutterstock
All fees →| Platform | Published fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Shutterstock | Royalties 15%-40% by contributor level | Calculator → |
| Adobe Stock | 33% royalty on images, 35% on video | Calculator → |
| 123RF | 30-60% royalty by contributor level | Calculator → |
| Getty Contributor | 20% royalty photos, 25% video | Calculator → |
| Alamy | 20-50% commission by tier | Calculator → |
| Vecteezy | $5-10 per 1000 downloads or 50% Pro split | Calculator → |
| Wirestock | Keep 85% on distributed sales | Calculator → |
| Dreamstime | 25-50% royalty, up to 60% exclusive | Calculator → |
Frequently asked questions
How much does iStock take in fees?
iStock's published fee is: Royalties 15%-45%. Fees can vary by category, seller level, or country — always check the platform's current pricing page.
How much do I keep from $1,000 on iStock?
Based on the published fee, you would keep approximately $150.00 to $450.00 from a $1,000 revenue amount on iStock — before payment-processing costs and taxes.
How does iStock pay out?
iStock pays via: Payoneer.
Is this calculator official?
No — it is an independent estimate by FreelanceSites.net based on iStock's published fee at the time we last verified it. Actual fees can differ by region, category, promotions, and payment method.