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YAY Images

YAY Images is a royalty-free stock library of photos, vectors and videos, sold as low-cost unlimited subscriptions, credits or a lifetime deal.

Our take: YAY Images is a cheap way to cover everyday stock image needs, and its licence is generous for client and print-on-demand work.

Best forCheap unlimited stock photos

ReviewedOct 2026Paid

6.55 criteria · see breakdown

Try YAY$11.99/mo or $99/yr

YAY Images is a royalty-free stock library with about 30 million images, 4.8 million vectors and 300,000 HD videos. The Unlimited Single Seat plan costs $11.99 a month or $99 a year, under a fair-use policy that can cap downloads at 30 a day. There is no free trial; lifetime and credit packs are sold at offer prices.

The bottom line

Good value for high-volume, budget image needs; read the terms before you buy.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA budget royalty-free stock library of photos, vectors and videos sold by subscription, credits or a lifetime deal.

Our takeYAY Images is a cheap way to cover everyday stock image needs, and its licence is generous for client and print-on-demand work.

The fine print matters more than usual: 'unlimited' can be capped at 30 a day, downloads are not refunded, and two of the three headline prices are framed as limited offers. Search quality and exclusivity are lower priorities here than price.

Why we rate itLow price for unlimited photos, vectors and video with a commercial licence.

The catchFair-use cap of 30 downloads a day is allowed by the terms, no refunds on downloads, and offer-style pricing.

Best / not good for

Best for

Freelancers and small agencies
Print-on-demand sellers
High-volume social content

Not good for

Teams needing many seats
Buyers who want premium or exclusive imagery
Anyone needing music, fonts or templates

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Minutes: subscribe and download.
Scale breakpoint
When you need more than one seat or more than 30 downloads a day.
Walled garden
Low: files are standard JPEG, EPS, SVG, MP4 and MOV downloads.

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YAY Images plans and pricing

Plan	Price	Billing	Downloads
Unlimited Single Seat	$11.99	Monthly	Unlimited under fair use (can be capped at 30 a day)
Unlimited Single Seat	$24.99	Every 3 months	Unlimited under fair use
Unlimited Single Seat	$99 (checkout total $99.99)	Yearly	Unlimited under fair use
Lifetime Membership	Offer: $149 (shown against $249)	One-time	5 a day
50 Credits	Introductory offer: $25 (shown against $50)	One-time, non-expiring	1 credit per image, 5 per HD video, 10 per 4K video

From YAY Images' pricing and checkout pages, checked 4 October 2026. The pricing page advertises the subscription as 'from $8.25/month'. Prices in US dollars.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does YAY Images cost?

The Unlimited Single Seat plan costs $11.99 a month, $24.99 every 3 months or $99 a year; the pricing page advertises it as 'from $8.25/month'. A lifetime membership is shown as a special offer at $149 (against $249), and 50 credits as an introductory offer at $25 (against $50) (checked 4 October 2026).

Is YAY Images really unlimited?

Downloads are unlimited under a fair-use policy: one seat per licence and no automated downloads. The terms also let YAY Images cap Single Seat users at 30 downloads a day at any time.

Who is YAY Images?

YAY Images is a stock media marketplace at yayimages.com with photos, vectors and videos from contributors. Its social profiles list YAY Media AS in Oslo, and its terms name Hong Kong as the legal venue.

Can I use YAY Images for commercial and client work?

Yes. The pricing FAQ allows advertising, websites, client work, print-on-demand and templates that include the images. Reselling the images themselves is not allowed, and editorial images are limited to editorial use.

Does YAY Images give refunds?

Its terms say there are no refunds for downloaded images. A refund for the whole product may be possible if you find it does not meet your needs and your usage is low.