Flickr vs Getty Images

Flickr

Description: Flickr is an image and video hosting website and web services suite that was created by Ludicorp in 2004 and acquired by Yahoo in 2005. It allows users to upload, store, share, and access images and videos for free or by paid subscription.

Type: software

Pricing: Subscription

Getty Images

Description: Getty Images is a stock photography and licensing company based in Seattle. It provides millions of high-quality, royalty-free images, videos, and music files that can be licensed for both commercial and editorial use.

Type: software

Flickr Features

• Photo hosting
• Video hosting
• Image sharing
• Social networking
• Mobile app
• Cloud storage
• Print services
• Creative tools
• Advanced search
• Groups/Forums

Getty Images Features

• Extensive library of over 200 million high-quality stock photos, illustrations, vectors and videos
• Advanced search tools to easily find desired media
• Different licensing options for commercial or editorial use
• Ability to manage lightboxes to organize selected images
• Integration with various content management systems and design tools
• Customizable pricing based on download size and intended use

Flickr

• Subscription

Getty Images

• Not listed