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Storyblocks vs Videezy
Storyblocks leads on 1 check, Videezy on 1, and 2 are 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 scoreStoryblocks · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Videezy
- Most featuresStoryblocks · 3 of 3
Storyblocks scores higher on our rubric for stock video websites: 8.8 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Videezy offers free plan; Storyblocks doesn't publish it. On maximum resolution, Storyblocks gives you 8k where Videezy offers 4k. On buying model, Videezy gives you Credits where Storyblocks offers Subscription. Storyblocks offers api access; Videezy doesn't.
Storyblocks is the better fit for unlimited professional video downloads. Videezy is the better fit for free footage with optional credit purchases.
- Storyblocks fits best
Unlimited professional video downloads
- Videezy fits best
Free footage with optional credit purchases
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Side by side
| Feature | Storyblocks 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Videezy 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Stock Video Websites | #7 in Stock Video Websites |
| Best for | Unlimited professional video downloads | Free footage with optional credit purchases |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Storyblocks 3/3 · Videezy 2/3 | ||
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Editorial footage | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum resolution | 8k | 4k |
| License type | Royalty-free | Royalty-free |
| Buying model | Subscription | Credits |
| Monthly downloads | Not published | Not published |
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| 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 → |
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
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
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
- Storyblocks8.8/10 · From $21/user/mo (annual)
A strong fit for teams needing unlimited access to professional stock video.
Visit StoryblocksFull 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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