Mixkit vs Adobe Stock

Mixkit—Visit ASAdobe Stock5.3Visit

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

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Higher score AS Adobe Stock #7 in Stock Video Websites 5.3/10 7-day trial ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Adobe Stock

• Mixkit fits best

  Unlimited free HD and 4K footage

• Adobe Stock fits best

  Adobe-centered stock video workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Mixkit —/10 Visit ↗	ASAdobe Stock 5.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	5.3
Ranking	#6 in Stock Video Websites	#7 in Stock Video Websites
Best for	Unlimited free HD and 4K footage	Adobe-centered stock video workflows
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 · Adobe Stock 1/3
Commercial license	✓ (best)	Not published
Editorial footage	✓ (best)	Not published
API access	Not published	✓ (best)
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	Creative Cloud integration across Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects Visual search and watermarked previews support asset discovery API workflows cover search, licensing, retrieval, and license history
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	No free plan API access is restricted to eligible enterprise customers and partners Video allowances vary by subscription tier
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 →	Adobe Stock is a web-based stock content service for designers, businesses, and other creative users. It combines searchable and licensable videos with photos, illustrations, vectors, templates, 3D assets, audio, and editorial content.… 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

• Adobe Stock — where it wins

  • Creative Cloud integration across Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects
  • Visual search and watermarked previews support asset discovery
  • API workflows cover search, licensing, retrieval, and license history

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • API access is restricted to eligible enterprise customers and partners
  • Video allowances vary by subscription tier

• Mixkit—/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MixkitFull verdict →
• ASAdobe Stock5.3/10 · 7-day trial

  A strong fit for Adobe-centered teams licensing stock video and broader creative assets.

  Visit Adobe StockFull verdict →