Head-to-head · Stock Video Websites
Pixabay vs Mixkit
Pixabay leads on 1 check, Mixkit 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
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMixkit · 2 of 3
Our editors rank Pixabay at #5 and Mixkit at #6 for stock video websites; Pixabay and Mixkit have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Mixkit offers commercial license; Pixabay doesn't publish it. Mixkit offers editorial footage; Pixabay doesn't publish it. Pixabay offers api access; Mixkit doesn't publish it.
Pixabay is the better fit for free video plus music and sound effects. Mixkit is the better fit for unlimited free HD and 4K footage.
- 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 | Pixabay —/10 Visit ↗ | Mixkit —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| Ranking | #5 in Stock Video Websites | #6 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 | Not published | Not published |
| 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 published | ✓ (best) |
| Editorial footage | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum resolution | Not published | 4k |
| License type | Not published | Royalty-free |
| Buying model | Not published | Not published |
| Monthly downloads | Not published | Not published |
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| 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
- Pixabay—/10 · Free plan
A broad free media library with video, audio, mobile apps and API access.
Visit PixabayFull verdict → - Mixkit—/10 · Free plan
A free, web-based source for unlimited HD and 4K stock video downloads.
Visit MixkitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026