Side by side
500 Stories vs Brand-in-a-Box
Both stand on social media template libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
500 Stories focuses on template-based social content creation with editing tools, Full HD export, and direct sharing options. Its free tier supports starting without an account, while paid plans unlock the full template and feature set.
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Free plan Web
Brand-in-a-Box brings logo, brand kit, social and print assets into one web-based workflow. Consider the one-project free limit and the beta status of the mockup studio when deciding whether its tools fit your work.
Visit Brand-in-a-BoxThe facts
| 500 Stories | Brand-in-a-Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 500 Stories PRO / Year: $44.99 a year | Pro: $30, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 500stories.app | brandinabox.app |
| On social media template libraries | #6 of 41 | #10 of 41 |
500 Stories: what it does well
- Includes 800+ animated templates
- Exports stories in Full HD
- Free templates have no watermarks
- No account needed to start designing
- Supports Instagram, TikTok, and other networks
What to know first
- Only iPhone and iPad are listed
- The app may collect device and usage data
- Lifetime access costs $99.99, paid once
Brand-in-a-Box: what it does well
- Generates four logo variations.
- Includes palette rules and typography pairings.
- Offers Instagram templates and PDF print assets.
- Downloads include logo files and brand guidelines.
- Pro includes unlimited brand projects.
What to know first
- Free plan permits one brand project.
- The mockup studio is in beta.
- The product is described as not replacing human creativity.
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