iStock vs. PixaBay

Founded in 2000, iStock created the crowd-sourced stock industry and became the original source for user-generated stock photos, vectors and illustrations, and video clips. For more than 15 years, we've given our artists a platform to make money with their passions by licensing their stock content to businesses and individuals around the world for use in a wide variety of projects. Today we remain an industry leader and key destination for creative business professionals who want to make a big impact without breaking the bank. We believe that imagery has the power to move the world.

Pixabay is a comprehensive online platform offering over 5.8 million high-quality, royalty-free images, videos, music, and sound effects. Founded in 2010, it serves as a valuable resource for creatives seeking diverse media content for personal and commercial projects. Key Features and Functionality: - Extensive Media Library: Access a vast collection of photos, illustrations, vector graphics, videos, music tracks, and sound effects, all available for free download.