Design, Video & Audio·Standings

Stock Media Software

Stock media software helps you find and license creative assets; the right choice depends on the media you need and the license that fits your use.

Compare free plans, paid starting prices, download limits, asset formats, video resolution, and team seats. The signal score is out of 10; API, open-source, and free-tier marks show whether those options are available.

23 platforms
9 with a public API on this page
10 with a free tier
Checked 10 Oct 2026

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Dreamstimedreamstime.com
A stock asset service with a free plan, trial, and mobile and API options.

7.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $20/mo (lower tiers unpriced)
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Vecteezyvecteezy.com
A web and API catalog offering vectors and illustrations, with free access and a weeklong trial.

7.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $54/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
3
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Depositphotosdepositphotos.com
A free-plan stock library with vector and illustration assets available through an API.

7.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $27/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
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iStockistockphoto.com

7.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $14.99/mo
5
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Soundstripesoundstripe.com
A licensed media library with AI search for music by mood or reference track.

6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
6
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Stocksystocksy.com
A web catalog of illustrations with API access; subscriptions start at $35.

6.7 APIOpenFree $35 one-time
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Getty Imagesgettyimages.com
A paid library of vectors, illustrations, and editorial assets with web, API, and extension access.

6.7 APIOpenFree $175 one-time
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123RF123rf.com
A stock library with vectors, illustrations, and editorial assets on web, mobile, and API.

6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $16.10/mo
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Storyblocksstoryblocks.com
A subscription library of human-made media, from $21 per user monthly with annual billing.

6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $21/mo
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Bridgeman Imagesbridgemanimages.com
A web and browser-extension collection of illustration and editorial assets, founded in 1972.

6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €920/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
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Audiioaudiio.com
A music and sound-effects service with stems and track matching from YouTube or Spotify links.

6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $14.99/mo
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Musicbedmusicbed.com
A curated music and sound-effects catalog for film, television, and advertising.

6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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Alamyalamy.com
A paid API library of vector and illustration assets, starting at $139 per month.

5.8 APIOpenFree From $139/mo
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Creative Fabrica Fontscreativefabrica.com
A font marketplace with installable files for design, office, and craft software.

5.7 APIOpenFree —
15
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Epidemic Soundepidemicsound.com
A licensed music and sound-effects collection with tools to tailor audio to content.

5.6 APIOpenFree —
16
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Jamendo Licensinglicensing.jamendo.com
Jamendo Licensing sells licenses for music use in projects such as online video, advertising, films, and in-store background music.

5.4 APIOpenFree From €89/yr
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Science Photo Librarysciencephoto.com

5.3 APIOpenFree From £725/yr
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Nature Picture Librarynaturepl.com

5.2 APIOpenFree —
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Envato Elementselements.envato.com
A web subscription for creative assets, templates, media, and tools for generating or editing content.

5.2 APIOpenFree —
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Filmsupplyfilmsupply.com
A curated footage library with project-based licenses starting at $109.

5.1 APIOpenFree $109 one-time
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Dissolvedissolve.com
A web service licensing stock video and photography for commercial and editorial projects.

5.0 APIOpenFree $49 one-time
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MotionElementsmotionelements.com
A stock media marketplace with video, templates, images, 3D, music, and effects.

4.8 APIOpenFree —
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Artgridartgrid.io

4.0 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

What kinds of media do you need?

Start with the asset formats and video resolution that fit your project.

Compare those details before choosing a plan, especially if you need a particular type of media or resolution.

Does the license cover your intended use?

Check the license scope against where and how you plan to use an asset.

A download limit and a license scope answer different questions: one concerns how much you can download, the other how you can use the licensed media.

What will the plan cost?

Compare the paid starting price with the free plan, trial, and download limits.

A free plan and a free trial are separate options; check which is listed and what limits apply before choosing.

Will it work for your team?

Check the team-seat information against who needs access.

If you need a public API, check the API mark and whether API access fits your workflow.

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose a service that runs where you need it: the listed platform options include web, iOS, Android, macOS, browser extension, and API.

Check the platform details before committing to a plan.

Questions

What should I compare when choosing stock media software?

Compare asset formats, video resolution, license scope, free downloads, paid download limits, plan price, and team seats.

Is stock media software free?

Free plans and free trials are separate offerings. Check the listing and its download limits to see what is available.

How do I know if a stock media license fits my project?

Check the license scope against how and where you plan to use the asset.

Can I use stock media software on my phone?

Check the platform details for iOS or Android support, along with web, macOS, extension, or API options if needed.

Does stock media software offer an API?

Check the API mark to see whether a public API is listed.

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