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Stock photo Dreamstime platform Dreamstime has launched a new freemium pricing plan and a new way for photographers to earn more money from their contributions to the site.
Reviewing its free content plan, the Adobe Stock alternative has also enabled more ways to support content creators on the site, with users able to tip photographers whose work they download.
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Dreamstime now gives users free access to its library of free stock photos. Alternatively, a $4.99 / £4.42 subscription offers unlimited downloads from the royalty-free image catalog, along with a lifetime commercial license.
It’s also now easier for subscribers to upgrade to the site’s numerous commercial plans, unlocking premium content, by paying the price difference instead of starting a new plan.
The company – which also offers free stock videosillustrations and audio samples – said the improved free package gives users more options to license images downloaded from the site.
Users can now also tip contributors to the site – a feature found on many user-generated content platforms. These are optional, averaging $5 to $10, though Dreamstime says custom donations can run anywhere from a dollar to $1000. All tips go directly to the contributor with no commission fees.
According to the company, “the agency has added a download rewards mechanism that allows designers to find resonant images for free and optionally sponsor contributors to motivate them to continue creating superior content.”
Serban Enache, CEO of Dreamstime, understands that top-quality stock photos are critical for companies looking for ways to add imagery to their assets at no additional cost.
“As there is a huge demand for high-quality content to remain largely affordable or free, Dreamstime’s new features facilitate free access and provide alternative ways to reward creative efforts. This is how we keep our promise that free remains free and for everyone.”