1. Picmaker
Animaker Inc. · San Francisco · Design tools · 3.9/5
Social media design tool with templates, stock assets and video exports.
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Best Getty Images alternatives in India (2027)
Getty Images is a design tools product from Getty Images, Seattle, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Getty Images are Picmaker (Paid plans), Shutterstock (₹2,500/mo), Adobe Illustrator (₹1,700/mo), Adobe InDesign (₹1,700/mo) and Sketch (₹900/mo). Unsplash is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹800/month.
Why businesses look for a Getty Images alternative
There is no free plan
Getty Images has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Getty Images is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Getty Images alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Getty Images's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Getty Images (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Picmaker | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 2 |  Shutterstock | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Adobe Illustrator | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Adobe InDesign | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Sketch | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  CorelDRAW | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Tailor Brands | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Ek Type | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Proto.io | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Adobe Fonts | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Adobe Photoshop | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Placeit | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Envato Elements | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  ManageArtworks | ₹34,339/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Affinity Photo | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Indian Type Foundry | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Axure RP | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Balsamiq | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Unsplash | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Pexels | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Getty Images alternatives in detail
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6. CorelDRAW
Alludo · Ottawa · Design tools · 4.5/5
Vector illustration suite popular in Indian print shops.
₹2,000/mo
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₹800/mo
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Pay as you go
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How to choose a Getty Images alternative
- Match the tool to the user: Canva for marketers, Figma for product teams, Adobe for professional creatives.
- Check brand-kit and template governance for teams.
- AI features are now standard — compare quality, not presence.
Getty Images alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Getty Images in 2027?+
The closest matches to Getty Images on App Advisor are Picmaker (Paid plans), Shutterstock (₹2,500/mo), Adobe Illustrator (₹1,700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Getty Images, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Getty Images?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Unsplash (Free), Pexels (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Getty Images?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Tailor Brands starts lowest at ₹800/mo. Unsplash also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Getty Images?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Ek Type (Pay as you go), ManageArtworks (₹34,339/mo), Indian Type Foundry (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Getty Images vs Picmaker: which is better?+
Picmaker is the closest match to Getty Images in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Getty Images alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in design tools or a category Getty Images also covers, and Getty Images's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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