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Adobe's revenue share

Started by DiscreetDuck, February 04, 2026, 16:15

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DiscreetDuck

I share here my experience. What's yours?
(Note: zero AI generation in my ports)


Big Money

Adobe is 80% of my MS income now.

Bauman

Adobe is 31% of my Microstock Earnings and 26% of my Overall Income (including POD). (2025)

In 2025, the best (by a small margin) was Shutterstock, but I believe Adobe will surpass it in 2026.

No AI and no video in my portfolio. Only photos.


alijaber

for 2024 and 2025: 36% As, 34% storyblocks, 30%: others (SS+istock+P5).

Few years ago: SS+P5 80%, others 20% (didn't have storyblocks account).

Adding storyblocks was a lifesaver for me, so I will not participate in SS unlimited subscriptions as I don't trust them, why ruining my storyblocks income by adopting SS which will, no doubt, give you very good results at the beginning and pennies after a year.

Pacesetter

Quote from: alijaber on February 04, 2026, 21:42
for 2024 and 2025: 36% As, 34% storyblocks, 30%: others (SS+istock+P5).

Few years ago: SS+P5 80%, others 20% (didn't have storyblocks account).

Adding storyblocks was a lifesaver for me, so I will not participate in SS unlimited subscriptions as I don't trust them, why ruining my storyblocks income by adopting SS which will, no doubt, give you very good results at the beginning and pennies after a year.

Hey how many videos you have on Storyblocks? I've over 2900 and I'm only making around $50 a month. Been a real disappointment for me.

danielvisuals

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Quote from: Pacesetter on February 05, 2026, 00:35

Hey how many videos you have on Storyblocks? I've over 2900 and I'm only making around $50 a month. Been a real disappointment for me.

Wow, that's very low.

I make about $250/month on Artlist with about 600 clips.

I'll stop trying to contribute to storyblocks!

alijaber

Quote from: Pacesetter on February 05, 2026, 00:35
Quote from: alijaber on February 04, 2026, 21:42
for 2024 and 2025: 36% As, 34% storyblocks, 30%: others (SS+istock+P5).

Few years ago: SS+P5 80%, others 20% (didn't have storyblocks account).

Adding storyblocks was a lifesaver for me, so I will not participate in SS unlimited subscriptions as I don't trust them, why ruining my storyblocks income by adopting SS which will, no doubt, give you very good results at the beginning and pennies after a year.

Hey how many videos you have on Storyblocks? I've over 2900 and I'm only making around $50 a month. Been a real disappointment for me.

I got anything between 450 - 650$ per month with 2225 clips. But half of my content is unique editorial content with no competition at storyblocks, so my experience could be completely different than others.

danielvisuals

Quote from: danielvisuals on February 05, 2026, 08:30
Quote from: Pacesetter on February 05, 2026, 00:35

Hey how many videos you have on Storyblocks? I've over 2900 and I'm only making around $50 a month. Been a real disappointment for me.

Wow, that's very low.

I make about $250/month on Artlist with about 600 clips.

I'll stop trying to contribute to storyblocks!

DiscreetDuck

Quote from: Bauman on February 04, 2026, 17:19
Adobe is 31% of my Microstock Earnings and 26% of my Overall Income (including POD). (2025)

In 2025, the best (by a small margin) was Shutterstock, but I believe Adobe will surpass it in 2026.

No AI and no video in my portfolio. Only photos.

It's surprising to see that you have more freedom regarding Adobe's revenue, since you don't have videos in stock.