Unsplash Free plan

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Unsplash Free plan is a marketing and sales perk from Unsplash, offering a free plan (photos, most commercial use), with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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While you apply

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What you get

Inside Unsplash Free plan

The Unsplash License lets you use the photos for free, including for commercial purposes, without attributing the contributor or Unsplash. You cannot sell prints or products with the images printed on them.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free with no time limit.
Other requirements
Its help center points to unsplash.com/terms for prohibited commercial and personal uses.
How to claim

How to apply for Unsplash Free plan

Steps to apply
  1. 1Browse and download photos free on unsplash.com.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Terms read on help.unsplash.com on October 28, 2026.
Value is the headline maximum Unsplash advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Unsplash Free plan: common questions

Is Unsplash free?

Yes, Unsplash can be used for free. Free plan (photos, most commercial use). As stated on Unsplash's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Unsplash Free plan?

Unsplash Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. Its help center points to unsplash.com/terms for prohibited commercial and personal uses.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Unsplash Free plan?

No. Unsplash Free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Unsplash Free plan?

Browse and download photos free on unsplash.com. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Unsplash Free plan, and does it expire?

Free with no time limit.

Is Unsplash Free plan available outside the US?

Unsplash Free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Free stock photos, comparedUnsplash's free plan next to every other free stock siteWhat each stock site gives you free today, its main limit and what the first paid plan costs, read from each provider's own page.
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