
Shutterstock - Reviews and experiences
Oct 2023-Nov 2025
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Liked it, until support
Liked it, until support
CommunicationI liked the site at first, but my account was suspended out of nowhere and they never said why. I sent a bunch of emails and got silence — really annoying. The marketplace itself can work, but customer support doesn't. After some rough experiences with other platforms I moved my art to Gumroad and Ko-fi and felt safer. I'm glad it turned out okay, but still annoyed.
Customer experience nightmare
Customer experience nightmare
CommunicationI recently tried to cancel my account but had some major issues trying to reset my password. I got this weird email about a password change that I didn't even approve. The customer support was not very helpful and communication was pretty bad.
Trial subscription
Trial subscription
CommunicationEh, so as a marketing person who relies on different sources for content, I thought I'd give this photo service a shot with a trial. The ordering part went fine, but it seemed like they were more focused on pushing the perks of the subscription rather than giving me straight-up info. When I tried to cancel, it felt like a total drag - left me feeling frustrated and turned off. I like it when things are clear and I have options, but that wasn't the case here. Ended up going back to my regular sources for content because I just wasn't feeling this photo service, eh.
About Shutterstock
Shutterstock is a global technology company providing a creative platform for high-quality assets, tools, and services. Founded in 2003 by Jon Oringer, it started as a subscription-based stock photo service. Shutterstock expanded its portfolio to include stock images, vectors, videos, and music tracks, catering to businesses, marketers, and creative professionals worldwide. The company leverages an extensive library contributed by creators globally, offering a wide range of licensing options for various media content. Shutterstock has since evolved into a comprehensive platform offering solutions for digital marketing, media production, and creative projects, maintaining a commitment to enhancing the workflow of its users.
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