Head-to-head · Stock Video Websites
Pexels vs Videezy
Pexels leads on 1 check, Videezy on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePexels · 7.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresVideezy · 2 of 3
Pexels scores higher on our rubric for stock video websites: 7.4 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Videezy offers commercial license; Pexels doesn't publish it. Videezy offers editorial footage; Pexels doesn't publish it. Pexels offers api access; Videezy doesn't.
Pexels is the better fit for free video with apps and API access. Videezy is the better fit for free footage with optional credit purchases.
- Pexels fits best
Free video with apps and API access
- Videezy fits best
Free footage with optional credit purchases
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Side by side
| Feature | Pexels 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Videezy 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #5 in Stock Video Websites | #7 in Stock Video Websites |
| Best for | Free video with apps and API access | Free footage with optional credit purchases |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Pexels 1/3 · Videezy 2/3 | ||
| Commercial license | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Editorial footage | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| API access | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum resolution | Not published | 4k |
| License type | Not published | Royalty-free |
| Buying model | Not published | Credits |
| Monthly downloads | Not published | Not published |
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| 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 → |
Videezy is a web-based stock video library for filmmakers, creators, and businesses. It combines free Standard and Community footage with paid Pro stock footage purchased through credits. The library includes HD, Full HD, and 4K videos,… 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
Videezy — where it wins
- Free Standard and Community footage downloads
- HD, Full HD, and 4K stock video options
- Pro content with commercial-use licensing options
Where it doesn't
- Licensing terms vary by file type
- Some free downloads may require attribution
- Web-only access with no API access
- Pexels7.4/10 · Free plan
A free stock media library with apps, integrations, collections, and API access.
Visit PexelsFull verdict → - Videezy7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $19
A web-based stock video library with strong free footage and optional credit purchases.
Visit VideezyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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