Head-to-head · Stock Video Websites
Pixabay vs Videezy
Pixabay 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 scorePixabay · 7.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresVideezy · 2 of 3
Pixabay scores higher on our rubric for stock video websites: 7.1 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Videezy offers commercial license; Pixabay doesn't publish it. Videezy offers editorial footage; Pixabay doesn't publish it. Pixabay offers api access; Videezy doesn't.
Pixabay is the better fit for free video plus music and sound effects. Videezy is the better fit for free footage with optional credit purchases.
- Pixabay fits best
Free video plus music and sound effects
- Videezy fits best
Free footage with optional credit purchases
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Side by side
| Feature | Pixabay 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Videezy 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #6 in Stock Video Websites | #7 in Stock Video Websites |
| Best for | Free video plus music and sound effects | 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 | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Pixabay 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 | 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 → |
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
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
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
- Pixabay7.1/10 · Free plan
A broad free media library with video, audio, mobile apps and API access.
Visit PixabayFull 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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