Tech riderRev. 2 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Web
- 2CostsFree plan
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: pixabay.com
Overview
Pixabay is ranked #2 of 80 in stock photo websites on Specifiction, made by Pixabay (Berlin, Germany). It runs on Android, API, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.
Pixabay plans and pricing
All plansPixabay library Free Free media downloads · full-resolution photo and video downloads require sign-up pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
Pixabay API Free 100 requests per 60 seconds by default · cache requests for 24 hours · maximum 500 image or video results per query pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
Compared on stock photo websites
- Free plan
- Yespixabay.com
Facts
- Vector assets
- Yespixabay.com · 21 Sept 2026
- Illustration assets
- Yespixabay.com · 21 Sept 2026
- Editorial assets
- Yespixabay.com · 21 Sept 2026
- API access
- Yespixabay.com · 21 Sept 2026
- What it offers
- Pixabay is a community library of royalty-free photos, illustrations, vectors, videos, music, sound effects and other media.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Media collection
- Pixabay's About page reports more than 6.3 million media assets, 6 billion downloads and 400,000 creators.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- License
- The Content License Summary allows free use without attribution and permits modifying or adapting content, subject to prohibited uses.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- License limit
- Content cannot be sold or distributed on a standalone basis, and content containing recognizable trademarks cannot be used commercially in relation to goods or services.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Users can choose a download size from a media page, and must sign up to download full-resolution photos and videos.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- API
- Pixabay provides a REST API for searching and retrieving royalty-free images and videos, returning JSON results.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- API limits
- The API allows up to 100 requests per 60 seconds by default, requires 24-hour caching, and disallows systematic mass downloads.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- API use
- Pixabay asks API users to show where media comes from whenever search results are displayed.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Pixabay states that Canva integrates Pixabay audio tracks into Canva's media library.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Mobile
- Pixabay's official blog announced mobile apps for Android and iOS with image search, browsing, sharing and downloads.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Pixabay directs users to ask questions on its community forum or contact the company directly.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Safety and moderation
- Pixabay says it uses automated tools and human moderators to review reported or potentially violating media and user content.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Account requirement
- Uploading media requires a registered Pixabay account.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Pixabay's privacy policy says it collects account information users provide and usage activity and analytics data.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Company
- Pixabay identifies itself as a Canva Germany GmbH brand and lists its address in Berlin, Germany.pixabay.com · 2 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2010pixabay.com · 23 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germanypixabay.com · 23 Sept 2026
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Sources
- pixabay.com· checked 21 Sept 2026
- pixabay.com/service/about/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- pixabay.com/service/license-summary/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- pixabay.com/service/faq/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- pixabay.com/api/docs/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- pixabay.com/blog/posts/pixabay-mobile-app-for-andro· checked 2 Oct 2026
- pixabay.com/service/privacy/· checked 2 Oct 2026