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Dareful vs Pexels

Both stand on stock video websites. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Dareful

Free plan Web

Dareful 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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Pexels

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

Pexels 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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The facts

DarefulPexels
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAndroid, API, Extension, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedareful.compexels.com
On stock video websites#8 of 26#4 of 26

Dareful: what it does well

  • Free plan includes unlimited downloads.
  • Clips reach a maximum resolution of 4K.
  • Personal and commercial use is allowed.
  • Search, category tags and popularity sorting are available.

What to know first

  • The Creative Commons license calls for attribution.
  • The site asks users to link back to Dareful.
  • No free trial is offered.

Pexels: what it does well

  • Photos and videos can be used commercially without attribution.
  • Accounts offer collections, download history, and photographer follows.
  • Free API access to the photo and video library.
  • Apps and plugins cover mobile, browser, and design tools.

What to know first

  • API keys default to 200 requests per hour.
  • API use excludes replicas and wallpaper or image-gallery apps.
  • Generative-AI-created uploads are not allowed.

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