AI Tool Comparison
Shutterstock AI Image Generator vs Adobe Firefly
An objective side-by-side comparison based on global rankings, AI scores, and monthly user data.
Higher Ranked
Shutterstock AI Image Generator
Image GenerationAI image generation tool integrated into the Shutterstock library.
AI Score0.0 / 100
#937
Global Rank
–
Monthly Users
VS
Higher Ranked
Adobe Firefly
Image GenerationAdobe's generative AI suite built into Photoshop, Illustrator, and Express — safe for commercial use.
AI Score47.9 / 100
#449
Global Rank
25M+
Monthly Users
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Shutterstock AI Image Generator | Adobe Firefly | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Image Generation | Image Generation |
| Global Rank | #937 | #449 |
| AI Score | 0.0/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Monthly Users | – | 25M+ |
| Pricing | Paid | Freemium |
| Website | shutterstock.com | firefly.adobe.com |
Pros & Cons
Shutterstock AI Image Generator
- Genuinely important licensing clarity from training on legally licensed datasets
- Affordable entry pricing ($7/month for effectively 400 images) via Generative AI Plus
- Unlimited Plus bundles AI generation with the full traditional stock library and other media types
- Standalone AI Image Generator plan ($15/month) costs more than the bundled Generative AI Plus tier for AI-only needs
- Full media bundle access requires the pricier $69/month Unlimited Plus plan
- Generation volume (100 requests/400 images on Plus) may be limiting for high-volume users
Adobe Firefly
- Commercial-use indemnification that most competing generators don’t offer
- Deep integration into Photoshop, Illustrator, and Express workflows
- Trained on licensed and public-domain content rather than unclear-rights web data
- Raw image aesthetic quality is competitive with, not clearly superior to, other leading generators
- Full functionality generally requires an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
- Some artistic styles may be more restricted compared to less curated training data