123RF vs Newsflare

123RF is a stock-content service for photos, vectors, videos, audio, fonts, and AI creative tools. The site advertises more than 302 million stock assets, including vector, illustration, and editorial content. Its AI Suite includes image and video generation, upscaling, generative fill, background blur and remix, background removal, and image extension. Stock images are described as royalty-free for marketing, advertising, and business use. The Standard License permits up to 500,000 print-runs but excludes merchandise for sale; the Extended License permits unlimited print-runs and merchandise for sale. Buyers can use credits or PLUS subscriptions. Credits start at $7.95, paid once, with credits valid for one year. PLUS starts at $24.50 a month for one user and has a daily download limit; PLUS Team costs $16.10 a month per seat for up to five users. The service runs on the web and offers an API for integrating image search, viewing, and downloads. Compatible AI clients can use its MCP connection to search and license photos and vectors with an active plan. 123RF was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Newsflare is a video marketplace connecting people who film footage with buyers seeking licensed content. Buyers can browse a library that Newsflare says contains over 350,000 videos, or ask its network of filmers to create footage for a brief specifying a subject, location, and deadline. Licensed videos are offered for advertising, social media, television, film, and other digital spaces, with rights-managed commercial licenses and resolutions up to 4K. Pricing depends on factors such as intended use, platform, quantity, and licensing period; Newsflare mentions one-off projects and monthly subscriptions. Prospective buyers can trial its video service or request a free demo, then contact the licensing team to set up a Buyer account and profile. Newsflare also licenses video datasets for AI applications including generative and multimodal models, facial and object detection, and content moderation. For contributors, the company says licensing does not transfer copyright ownership. Creators receive 50% of the video license fee, paid through PayPal or Wise once their balance reaches £25. With creator consent, Newsflare can use Meta and YouTube tools to track copies and may block videos, file takedowns, or claim revenue; this protection feature is currently limited to those services.