What is the difference between Picxy and PIXTA for Commercial Use?

Picxy (Free): limited. PIXTA (Single Purchase): yes.

What is the difference between Picxy and PIXTA for Attribution?

Picxy (Free): yes. PIXTA (Single Purchase): no.

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Picxy vs PIXTA

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between Picxy and PIXTA.

License Comparison

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Field	Picxy Visit Picxy	PIXTA Visit PIXTA
	✓	✓
	~Free tier is primarily for personal and editorial use	✓
	✓	✓
	Required	Not required
	✗	✗
	✗	✗
	~	~S size is described as 'Web用' (web use), implying limited print suitability at this size
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓Published	✓Published
	✓	✓
	✗	✗

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Picxy:

PIXTA:

Picxy

Free

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PIXTA

Single Purchase

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Price

Free (with attribution)

From ¥540/image

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Commercial Use

Free tier is primarily for personal and editorial use

Royalty-free license allows commercial use in most contexts

Editing

Yes

Attribution

Req'd

Exclusive Rights

Redistribution

Print Use

Limited

S size is described as 'Web用' (web use), implying limited print suitability at this size

Digital Use

Yes

Client Work

Yes — work must be used for the Licensee, Licensee's direct employer, client, or customer, who must be the end user.

Yes

Survives Cancellation

Forever

Picxy:

Content library is smaller than global stock platforms

Some images may have location-specific model releases covering Indian law only

PIXTA:

Interface is primarily in Japanese; English support is limited

Pricing shown in Japanese Yen — currency conversion applies for international buyers

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Commercial Use

Picxy:~Free tier is primarily for personal and editorial use

PIXTA:✓

Attribution

Picxy:Required

PIXTA:Not required

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