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Adobe Firefly vs Shutterstock AI Image Generator: catalog facts
Adobe Firefly	Shutterstock AI Image Generator
Freemium Free to get started; usage terms vary by the model selected.	Paid Licensing generated images goes through Shutterstock's paid plans.
Android, iOS, Web	Web
Covers images, video, audio and designs in one app Adobe models described as commercially safe	Generated images come with commercial licensing Part of an established stock media service
Usage terms differ between Adobe and partner models Runs online rather than on your own machine	Tied to Shutterstock accounts and licensing Online only
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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