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Best Stock Video Websites in 2026
For a video project that calls for licensed clips, stock video sources can vary in both access and permitted use. Compared on buying model, license type, and commercial licensing, these entries also indicate whether editorial footage is available. Check maximum resolution against your intended output, and consider monthly downloads and free-plan availability when weighing access. Paid-from pricing and API access round out the comparison. Pixabay, ProductionCrate, and Pexels are among the options to review. Compare the listed terms and technical details with how you plan to source footage and where your finished work will be used.
- 26 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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123RF
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1123RF combines a broad stock catalog, creative tools, and several licensing and subscription options. Check license terms and daily download limits against your intended use.
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Coverr
Free plan APIiPhoneWebCoverr combines a video catalog with an API for stock and AI-generated media.
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Dreamstime
by DreamstimeFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Choose Dreamstime if its vector, illustration, or editorial assets fit your needs and five free monthly downloads are enough to start.
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Pexels
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2Pexels provides a free visual library, account organization features, and programmatic access through its API. Review the API limits and prohibited uses if building an integration or application.
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Clipstill
Free plan WebChoose Clipstill if you want a regularly updated library of UGC video examples and structured breakdowns for content planning or creator briefs.
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ProductionCrate
Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+2ProductionCrate combines downloadable media and plugins with tools for managing assets and connecting them to supported software.
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Dareful
Free plan WebDareful offers searchable HD and 4K clips with unlimited downloads on its free plan. Users should account for the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and Dareful’s request for a link back.
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Depositphotos
by DepositphotosFree plan APIChoose Depositphotos if you need stock content across several asset types and want monthly unlimited downloads with commercial-use licensing and lifetime usage rights.
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Footage.net
Free plan WebFootage.net helps users locate footage and contact the providers who hold it, with saved-search tools and a free multi-provider request option.
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Storyblocks
Free plan APIExtensionMac+2Storyblocks combines a large stock library with video tools and editor integrations. Check the license scope and monthly AI credits against your intended use and plan.
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Mixkit
Free plan WebMixkit offers a broad free media library, but license terms differ across item types and stock video licenses. Check the specific license and software requirement before using an item.
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Pond5
Free plan APIWebPond5 offers both individual purchases and subscriptions across a broad media catalog, alongside a free collection.
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Reuters Connect
Free plan APIWebReuters Connect provides a broad collection of Reuters and partner material with both single-asset and subscription options.
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Adobe Stock
by Adobe StockFree trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Adobe Stock combines a large asset library with pre-licensing edits and commercial-use plans. Check license terms carefully for resale or print runs beyond the Standard License limit.
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Artlist Music
Free trial APIExtensionMac+2Artlist Music combines a curated catalog with stem access, asset tools and options for integrating with Premiere Pro.
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Videezy
Free plan WebChoose Videezy if you want a mix of free attributed downloads and credit-based access to Pro content or alternate Standard licenses.
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Newsflare
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebNewsflare offers buyers both existing footage and commissioned video, with licensing shaped around intended use.
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CriticalPast
Paid WebCriticalPast offers a searchable historic archive with licensing options for video and stills. Buyers should review the selected license terms and the final-sale policy before ordering.
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Dissolve
Paid WebDissolve offers per-clip stock media licensing with search filters and multiple usage options. Buyers should check the license scope and add-on costs for their intended use.
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Filmsupply
Paid WebFilmsupply offers curated cinematic footage with rights-managed licensing, previews, multiple formats, and production support.
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MotionElements
Paid APIWebMotionElements combines a large stock marketplace with visual search, API access, AI tools, and team administration. Check subscription markings and Pro limits before choosing a plan.
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Jukin Media
Paid WebChoose Jukin Media if you need user-generated video for editorial use and want to search and review clips online.
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Shutterstock
by ShutterstockPaid APIWebChoose Shutterstock if you need a broad licensed asset library, image editing and generation tools, or API-based search and licensing.
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