Pixabay vs Mixkit

PPixabay8.7Visit Mixkit8.6Visit

Higher score P Pixabay #6 in Stock Video Websites 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Pixabay

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

• Pixabay fits best

  Free video plus music and sound effects

• Mixkit fits best

  Unlimited free HD and 4K footage

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Side by side

Feature	PPixabay 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Mixkit 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Stock Video Websites	#7 in Stock Video Websites
Best for	Free video plus music and sound effects	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 Pixabay 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 access to videos, music and sound effects REST API supports image and video search and retrieval Mobile apps support browsing, downloading and uploading	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	Content use is subject to prohibited uses and third-party rights API access covers images and videos rather than all media types Uploading requires a registered creator account	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	Pixabay is a free stock-media platform for creators, publishers, marketers and other users. Its searchable library covers photos, illustrations, vector graphics, editorial images, videos, music, sound effects, GIFs and 3D models. Users can… 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

• Pixabay — where it wins

  • Free access to videos, music and sound effects
  • REST API supports image and video search and retrieval
  • Mobile apps support browsing, downloading and uploading

  Where it doesn't

  • Content use is subject to prohibited uses and third-party rights
  • API access covers images and videos rather than all media types
  • Uploading requires a registered creator account

• 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

• PPixabay8.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad free media library with video, audio, mobile apps and API access.

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

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

  Visit MixkitFull verdict →