Best Stock Video Websites in 2026
Updated
In short: Adobe Stock is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ProductionCrate and Pexels. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ProductionCrate. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Artlist Music at $0.83/mo.
Stock video services give you a way to source footage for projects, with licensing and technical fit to consider alongside cost. Compared on API access, buying model, commercial license, editorial footage, free plan, license type, maximum resolution, monthly downloads, and paid from, the entries make it possible to weigh both how you can get clips and how you may use them. Adobe Stock, ProductionCrate, and Pexels are among the services to compare. Check resolution and download allowances against your production needs, and review license terms for the intended use. API access may also matter if you plan to source video through an integration.
26 stock video websites ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which stock video website is ranked first on Specifiction?
Adobe Stock is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.2. ProductionCrate is second and Pexels third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Artlist Music has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.