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Reshot vs Shutterstock

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between Reshot and Shutterstock.

License Comparison

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Shutterstock:
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Reshot
Free
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Shutterstock
Standard 10/mo
Price
Free
$29/mo

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Reshot was retired in January 2026; no new downloads are available after that date. Previously downloaded assets remain licensed.
Yes
Commercial Use
Yes
Broad commercial use: digital reproduction (websites, social media, apps, email marketing), print (packaging, labeling, business cards, POS advertising, CD/DVD covers), out-of-home advertising (Part I, Section I.a.i). Film/video/TV permitted only if budget does not exceed $10,000 (Part I, Section I.a.i.4).
Editing
Yes
Modification permitted except: cannot modify Editorial Use Only content in a way that changes context (Part I, Section 4). Cannot falsely represent Content as created by you.
Attribution
No
Nice to
Exclusive Rights
No
Non-exclusive license (Part I). Content available to all Shutterstock customers. AI-generated Output is also NOT exclusive — Shutterstock can make same Output available to third parties (Part III, Section 3).
Redistribution
You cannot mass redistribute Reshot content as part of a competing stock photo or icon service.
Cannot 'resell, redistribute, provide access to, share or transfer any Visual Content' (Part I, Section 4). Cannot display Content as a gallery for third-party selection. Cannot use as part of stock library or downloadable collection.
Print Use
Yes
Print runs capped at 500,000 copies in aggregate per image (Part I, Section I.a.i.2). Out-of-home advertising limited to less than 500,000 gross impressions (Part I, Section I.a.i.3).
Digital Use
Yes
Yes
Client Work
Yes
Permitted, but this is a SINGLE SEAT license — only one natural person may access your account and use Content. For multi-user access, must upgrade to Team Subscription or Premier Platform. One-time transfer to third party for printing/manufacturing permitted (Part VI, Section 3).
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
Reshot:

You cannot redistribute Reshot images or icons in bulk as part of a competing stock media platform or service.

While Reshot content is free and curated, the collection is smaller than larger free platforms like Unsplash or Pexels.

Shutterstock:

SINGLE SEAT LICENSE: Only one natural person may access your account and use Content. Team Subscription or Premier Platform required for multi-user access.

Editorial Use Only content cannot be used commercially — restricted to newsworthy or human interest contexts. Cannot be modified to change context (Part I, Section 4).

Content CANNOT be used for AI/ML training: 'Use any Visual Content as training data for any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or generative AI system' is prohibited (Part I, Section 4). Using AI editing software is permitted if it doesn't train on the Content.

AI-generated Output (Generative AI Pro Services) must be separately licensed as Content. Output is NOT exclusive — Shutterstock can provide same Output to other users. Output may not be protectable by IP rights (Part III).

AI Output indemnification is NOT automatic. Requires content review and 'approval for commercial use' from Shutterstock. Without approval, indemnification does not apply to trademarks, copyrights, or public personalities depicted in Output (Part III, Section 3).

All fees are non-refundable. Early cancellation of annual subscription incurs 50% of remaining contract obligation (Part VI, Section 1).

Unlimited Subscription: Content is single-use per download. Must re-download for each additional use. No new use after subscription expires (Part I, Unlimited Subscription restrictions).

If Shutterstock notifies you of an infringement claim or removes Content, you must remove it from all systems at your own expense. Shutterstock will provide comparable Content free of charge (Part VI, Section 4).

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Download

Reshot:
Shutterstock:

Attribution

Reshot:Not required
Shutterstock:Varies

Redistribution

Reshot:~You cannot mass redistribute Reshot content as part of a competing stock photo or icon service.
Shutterstock:

Print Use

Reshot:
Shutterstock:~Print runs capped at 500,000 copies in aggregate per image (Part I, Section I.a.i.2). Out-of-home advertising limited to less than 500,000 gross impressions (Part I, Section I.a.i.3).

Indemnification

Reshot:
Shutterstock:

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