Pexels vs Mixkit

PPexels8.8Visit Mixkit8.6Visit

Higher score P Pexels #5 in Stock Video Websites 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Pexels

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Mixkit #7 in Stock Video Websites 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Mixkit

• Pexels fits best

  Free video with apps and API access

• Mixkit fits best

  Unlimited free HD and 4K footage

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Side by side

Feature	PPexels 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Mixkit 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#5 in Stock Video Websites	#7 in Stock Video Websites
Best for	Free video with apps and API access	Unlimited free HD and 4K footage
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Pexels 1/3 · Mixkit 2/3
Commercial license	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Editorial footage	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum resolution	Not checked yet	4k
License type	Not checked yet	Royalty-free
Buying model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly downloads	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free searchable video and photo libraries RESTful JSON API for websites and applications Apps, browser tools, and design integrations	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
Cons	Focused on media discovery and downloads rather than editing API users need development work to embed media Vector-themed results are not presented as a verified vector format	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
Our verdict	Pexels is a free stock media website for individuals, businesses, creators, and developers. Its searchable photo and video libraries are supported by curated content feeds, collections, creator profiles, and downloads for personal and… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Pexels — where it wins

  • Free searchable video and photo libraries
  • RESTful JSON API for websites and applications
  • Apps, browser tools, and design integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on media discovery and downloads rather than editing
  • API users need development work to embed media
  • Vector-themed results are not presented as a verified vector format

• 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

• PPexels8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free stock media library with apps, integrations, collections, and API access.

  Visit PexelsFull verdict →
• Mixkit8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MixkitFull verdict →