Smithsonian Open Access AlternativesStock Photo Services and other similar apps like Smithsonian Open Access

Smithsonian Open Access is described as 'Open access is a unique opportunity to bring Smithsonian collections to people in new ways, to engage with the public, and provide important context for challenging 21st-century issues. Smithsonian Open Access increases the public’s ability to use millions of digital assets—2D' and is a Stock Photo service in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Smithsonian Open Access, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Smithsonian Open Access alternative is Openverse, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Smithsonian Open Access are Pixabay, Unsplash, Lummi and Wikimedia Commons.

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  1. Openverse icon
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    Openverse is a tool that allows openly licensed and public domain works to be discovered and used by everyone.

    97 Openverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Openverse is the most popular Web-based alternative to Smithsonian Open Access.

    • Openverse is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Smithsonian Open Access.

    • Openverse is Free and Open SourceSmithsonian Open Access is Free and Proprietary
  2. Pixabay icon
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    Over 1.6 million royalty free stock photos and videos shared by our generous community.

    59 Pixabay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Pixabay is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Smithsonian Open Access.

    • Pixabay is Free and ProprietarySmithsonian Open Access is also Free and Proprietary
  3. Unsplash icon
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    Access millions of free high-resolution photos on Unsplash for any use without subscription or licensing restrictions. Create an account to like, download, and organize favorite images with collections, and even contribute your own to the growing library.

    62 Unsplash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mac
    • Apple TV
     
    • Unsplash is the most popular Mac alternative to Smithsonian Open Access.

    • Unsplash is Freemium and ProprietarySmithsonian Open Access is Free and Proprietary
  4. Lummi icon
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    AI stock images that won't make you cringe. A collection of 20,000+ free images made by AI creators who are tired of boring, overused stock photos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Wikimedia Commons is a media file repository making available public domain and freely-licensed educational media content (images, sound and video clips) to everyone, in their own language.

    26 Wikimedia Commons alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • MediaWiki
     
  6. Public Work icon
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    Public Work is a visual search engine for public domain content. Explore 100,000+ copyright-free images from The MET, New York Public Library, and other sources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Freepik icon
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    Comprehensive AI-powered platform offering image, video, and voice generation from prompts, advanced editing tools including upscaling, retouch, background removal, stock photos, vectors, templates, and scalable icons for audiovisual content creation.

    56 Freepik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Shutterstock icon
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    Boasts a comprehensive library of high-resolution royalty-free images, stock photos, vectors, and videos. Supports creators with subscription models and individual purchases, editorial and commercial licenses, artist collaboration, API integration, and advanced discovery tools.

    63 Shutterstock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Shutterstock is the most popular commercial alternative to Smithsonian Open Access.

    • Shutterstock is Paid and ProprietarySmithsonian Open Access is Free and Proprietary
  9. Alamy icon
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    265 million stock images, vectors, videos and 360-degree panoramic images. Greater choice from Alamy, the world’s most diverse stock photo collection.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Adobe Stock icon
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    Explore an extensive collection of over 375 million assets, including photos, vectors, videos, and audio tracks. Integrated with Adobe Creative Suite for easy access, offering tools for image creation and enhancement, with seamless search functionality and 4K video access.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
    • Adobe Stock is the most popular Windows alternative to Smithsonian Open Access.

    • Adobe Stock is Paid and ProprietarySmithsonian Open Access is Free and Proprietary
  11. Getty Images icon
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    Provides high-quality stock photos, editorial images, and footage with varied licensing options including subscriptions and pay-per-use, suitable for media and creative industries. Regularly updated, catering to global audiences across news, sports, and entertainment sectors.

    72 Getty Images alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Online
     
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