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Dreamstime vs ProductionCrate
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.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose Dreamstime if its vector, illustration, or editorial assets fit your needs and five free monthly downloads are enough to start. Its API access may suit API-based workflows; buyers comparing paid plans will need plan pricing before they can assess the cost.
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Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+2
ProductionCrate combines downloadable media and plugins with tools for managing assets and connecting them to supported software. The free tier has a daily download cap, while PRO offers full library access and higher-quality downloads.
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| Dreamstime | ProductionCrate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Audio 1 per month: $20 a month | Skills: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 17 | 5 |
| Maker | Dreamstime | Not published |
| Website | dreamstime.com | productioncrate.com |
| On stock video websites | #3 of 26 | #7 of 26 |
Dreamstime: what it does well
- Offers vector, illustration, and editorial assets.
- Free plan includes five downloads per month.
- Provides API access.
- Image plans are listed in six bundle sizes, with annual options for each.
- Maker founded in 2000.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five downloads per month.
- Listed image plans do not include prices.
- The listed platform is API.
ProductionCrate: what it does well
- Free plan includes basic-library downloads.
- Library lists over 10,000 production resources.
- Assets support several common editing applications.
- Commercial use of downloaded materials is permitted.
What to know first
- Free accounts are limited to five downloads daily.
- PRO costs $49 a month.
- Asset files cannot be redistributed.
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