Storyblocks vs Mixkit

Storyblocks9.1Visit Mixkit8.6Visit

Higher score Storyblocks #3 in Stock Video Websites 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Storyblocks

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

• Storyblocks fits best

  Unlimited professional video downloads

• Mixkit fits best

  Unlimited free HD and 4K footage

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Side by side

Feature	Storyblocks 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Mixkit 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Stock Video Websites	#7 in Stock Video Websites
Best for	Unlimited professional video downloads	Unlimited free HD and 4K footage
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$21/user/mo	Free plan
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Web, macOS, Windows	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Storyblocks 3/3 · Mixkit 2/3
Commercial license	✓	✓
Editorial footage	✓	✓
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum resolution	8k	4k
License type	Royalty-free	Royalty-free
Buying model	Subscription	Not checked yet
Monthly downloads	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited downloads across subscription plans HD, 4K, and 8K footage with royalty-free licensing Adobe plugins, API access, editor, and AI creative tools	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	Individual licenses apply to Essentials and Unlimited All Access Editorial footage is restricted to non-commercial use Music and sound effects begin with Unlimited All Access	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	Storyblocks is a subscription stock-media platform for creators, freelancers, small businesses, and larger organizations. Its library covers stock video footage, motion backgrounds, templates, images, music, and sound effects. Video is… 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

• Storyblocks — where it wins

  • Unlimited downloads across subscription plans
  • HD, 4K, and 8K footage with royalty-free licensing
  • Adobe plugins, API access, editor, and AI creative tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Individual licenses apply to Essentials and Unlimited All Access
  • Editorial footage is restricted to non-commercial use
  • Music and sound effects begin with Unlimited All Access

• 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

• Storyblocks9.1/10 · Paid

  A strong fit for teams needing unlimited access to professional stock video.

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• Mixkit8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit MixkitFull verdict →