Instead of Pixabay
Pixabay alternatives
Pixabay brings a wide mix of free media into one community library: photos, illustrations, vectors, videos, music and sound effects. Its reported collection exceeds 6.3 million assets, and users can browse on the web or through Android and iOS apps. Content can be adapted without attribution, but it cannot be sold or distributed on its own, and recognizable trademarks cannot be used commercially in relation to goods or services. Full-resolution photo and video downloads require sign-up.
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Pexels
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2Free photo and video access with collections and account tools — Pexels adds account collections, download history and photographer follows, while Pixabay includes music and sound effects.
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Stockvault
by StockvaultFree plan APIWebCommunity-shared graphics for personal, non-commercial projects — Stockvault centers on community-shared photographs, graphics and vectors for personal, non-commercial design work.
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VectorStock
by VectorStockFree plan WebRoyalty-free vector graphics — VectorStock is a vector discovery platform and marketplace, with a paid plan starting at $9.99/mo (annual).
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Pikwizard
Free plan WebPhotos, videos, templates and PNG images — Pikwizard groups photos, videos, templates and PNGs, while Pixabay also offers vectors, illustrations, music and sound effects.
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Yay Images
Free plan APIWebStock media with image creation and upscaling tools — Yay Images adds prompt-based image generation and 2x, 3x and 4x upscaling, alongside stock photos, videos and vectors.
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123RF
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1 - 10
iStock
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Reuters Connect
Free plan APIWeb7.2 Visit site - 16
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Colourbox
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+27.1 Visit site - 20
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Arcangel Images
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Freestock
Free plan APIWeb
A different service may fit better if you need a narrower visual collection, different access options or another licensing arrangement. Pixabay’s API defaults to 100 requests per 60 seconds, requires 24-hour caching and disallows systematic mass downloads. Compare the media you need, whether commercial use is permitted, platform and API access, and any paid-plan limits before switching. Also consider whether you want a focused vector marketplace, images for business projects, or tools such as image generation and upscaling.