Pond5

Name: Pond5
Price: 1 USD

Web · API · paid plans from $10/mo

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Pond5 is ranked #8 of 59 in stock music libraries on Freedom251. It runs on API, Web. Paid plans start at $10/mo.

Pond5 plans and pricing

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Pay per asset — photos $1 once Starting at $1 per asset No commitment · pay as you go pond5.com · 3 Oct 2026

Pay per asset — illustrations $1 once Starting at $1 per asset No commitment · pay as you go pond5.com · 3 Oct 2026

Pay per asset — sound effects $2 once Starting at $2 per asset No commitment · pay as you go pond5.com · 3 Oct 2026

Pay per asset — music $3 once Starting at $3 per asset No commitment · pay as you go pond5.com · 3 Oct 2026

Pay per asset — After Effects $5 once Starting at $5 per asset No commitment · pay as you go pond5.com · 3 Oct 2026

Pay per asset — Photoshop PSD $5 once Starting at $5 per asset No commitment · pay as you go pond5.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on stock music libraries

Free plan: Yes
Licensing model: hybrid
Perpetual usage rights: Yes
Stem downloads: Yes
SFX included: Yes
Catalog size: 2,500,000 tracks

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The record

Marketplace: Pond5 describes itself as a marketplace of media assets for video creators, filmmakers, media organizations, and marketers.
Media catalog: The site offers royalty-free video, music, sound effects, After Effects templates, photos, illustrations, and Photoshop PSD assets.
VideoAI: The homepage promotes VideoAI for creating, editing, and extending videos with Google's Gemini Omni.
Asset search: Pond5 says its enterprise offering includes patented visual search.
Integrations: Pond5 lists custom integrations with Frame.io, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro X for enterprise customers.
API: The Pond5 API provides partner platforms access to royalty-free video and music and other media, with custom licensing, pricing, and content selection.
Licensing: The pricing page says purchases include an Individual License for worldwide personal or business use, and licensed media can be used forever across unlimited projects.
Free media: Pond5 says its Free Collection includes more than 3,000 complimentary HD and 4K video clips, images, and music tracks.
Subscription limits: Subscriptions provide ten downloads per month from included media; the pricing FAQ states rollover caps of 20 downloads for Music or Music & SFX and 120 for Footage Plus.
Credit limits: Credit packs are one-time purchases usable on any asset or license tier and are valid for one year.
Enterprise team controls: Enterprise administrative features let teams limit searches to custom terms and review team activity, including contractors.
Enterprise licensing: Enterprise license options include unlimited seats and up to $1 million indemnification, with customization options.
Support: The enterprise page says a dedicated Creative Partner is available for questions and research requests; general customer support is reachable at [email protected].
Security and privacy: Pond5 says it uses generally accepted industry standards to protect personal information during transmission and after receipt, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security.
Price from: $10/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Stock Music Libraries in 2026#8 of 59
Best Stock Video Websites in 2026#7 of 26

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Sources

pond5.com/about-us· checked 3 Oct 2026
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pond5.com/enterprise· checked 3 Oct 2026
pond5.com/api· checked 3 Oct 2026
pond5.com/pricing· checked 3 Oct 2026
pond5.com/legal/privacy· checked 3 Oct 2026