Mixkit vs 123RF

Mixkit—Visit 123RF—Visit

Mixkit #6 in Stock Video Websites —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Mixkit

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123RF #8 in Stock Video Websites —/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit 123RF

• Mixkit fits best

  Unlimited free HD and 4K footage

• 123RF fits best

  Broad stock media and AI capabilities

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Side by side

Feature	Mixkit —/10 Visit ↗	123RF —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#6 in Stock Video Websites	#8 in Stock Video Websites
Best for	Unlimited free HD and 4K footage	Broad stock media and AI capabilities
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mixkit 2/3 · 123RF 0/3
Commercial license	✓ (best)	Not published
Editorial footage	✓ (best)	Not published
API access	Not published	Not published
Specs
Maximum resolution	4k	Not published
License type	Royalty-free	Not published
Buying model	Not published	Not published
Monthly downloads	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Unlimited downloads of HD and 4K video footage No-watermark downloads with no attribution required for video use Vertical clips and searchable footage categories for varied projects	Covers photos, vectors, videos, audio, fonts and editorial content Includes AI generation, upscaling, generative fill and background removal Offers standard, extended and custom licensing plus API access
Cons	Available through the web rather than a broader platform range Restricted License items are for personal, non-commercial use Focused on asset downloads rather than editing or production tools	The platform is available through the web only PLUS supports one user, while PLUS Team supports up to five There is no free plan; credit purchases are priced per image
Our verdict	Mixkit is a web-based library of free stock video footage, music, sound effects, templates, and digital art. It suits hobbyists, creators, and professional users who need downloadable footage for video projects without a subscription. The… Read the review →	123RF is a web-based stock content platform for creators, freelancers, agencies, businesses and marketing teams. Its library spans stock photos, vectors, videos, audio, fonts and editorial content, while its AI tools support image and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Mixkit — where it wins

  • Unlimited downloads of HD and 4K video footage
  • No-watermark downloads with no attribution required for video use
  • Vertical clips and searchable footage categories for varied projects

  Where it doesn't

  • Available through the web rather than a broader platform range
  • Restricted License items are for personal, non-commercial use
  • Focused on asset downloads rather than editing or production tools

• 123RF — where it wins

  • Covers photos, vectors, videos, audio, fonts and editorial content
  • Includes AI generation, upscaling, generative fill and background removal
  • Offers standard, extended and custom licensing plus API access

  Where it doesn't

  • The platform is available through the web only
  • PLUS supports one user, while PLUS Team supports up to five
  • There is no free plan; credit purchases are priced per image

• Mixkit—/10 · Free plan

  A free, web-based source for unlimited HD and 4K stock video downloads.

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• 123RF—/10 · Paid

  A broad web-based stock library with AI creation, editing tools and flexible licensing.

  Visit 123RFFull verdict →