Stocksy is a premium stock media platform offering over two million exclusive, artist-owned photographs, illustrations, and videos curated for authenticity and creativity.
What is Stocksy?
Stocksy is a 100% artist-owned cooperative that provides royalty-free stock photos, illustrations, and videos created by a global community of contributors from over 80 countries. It operates as a marketplace where artists receive the highest royalties in the industry. The platform offers search by image and curated collections for commercial use.
Key Features
- Exclusive Artist-Owned Content — Over two million visuals created by a cooperative of artists, ensuring unique and human-made imagery.
- Curated Collections — Thematic sets like Festival Season (321 assets), Business Unusual (1110 assets), Hidden Gems (2689 assets), Match Point Prep (178 assets), Fresh Selects (200 assets), and Nailed It (418 assets) designed for specific briefs.
- Bundle Discounts — Purchase bundles of 5, 10, or 20 assets to receive 10%, 12%, or 15% off standard licenses respectively.
- Search by Image — Upload an image to find visually similar assets from the library.
- Fresh Content Weekly — New assets added regularly, showcased in the "Fresh This Week" grid.
- Featured Categories — Includes Healthcare & Wellness, Business, User-Generated Content, Tech & Software, Fitness & Sports, and Lifestyle, each with a curated subset of visuals.
- Global Artist Network — Featured artists from cities like Hong Kong, Belgrade, Madrid, Barcelona, and Saint Petersburg, with profiles and follow options.
Who is it for?
- Marketing professionals needing authentic, non-cliché visuals for campaigns and brand storytelling.
- Content creators looking for unique stock photos and videos that stand out from generic stock libraries.
- Designers seeking curated collections for specific themes like Festival Season or Business Unusual to quickly find on-brief assets.
Use cases
- Business presentations — Use images from the Business category to illustrate modern workplace scenarios and teamwork.
- Social media campaigns — Leverage the User-Generated Content category for relatable, real-life snapshots that resonate with audiences.
- Blog and website visuals — Choose from Lifestyle and Healthcare categories for authentic everyday moments and wellness imagery.
Pricing
Stocksy operates on a pay-per-asset model with royalty-free licensing. Bundle discounts apply for purchasing 5, 10, or 20 assets. No subscription required; customers pay per download.
