Rights Protected vs Royalty Free
A Handy Comparison Chart

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"Rights Protected"

"Royalty Free"

Permitted Use

 

One-time rights for a specific purpose. Unlimited rights forever

Cost

 

Low for small uses, high for big uses One price fits all

Competing Use Protection

 

Sophisticated "Rights Control" to protect you None

Nature & Purpose of Imagery

 

Powerful "Story-telling" Images Adaptable Image Elements

Size of Image Reservoir

 

100's of Millions Tens of thousands

The "Hassle Factor"

 

Less than commonly thought-- and getting better  Greater than commonly thought-- and getting trickier
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