Adobe Stock vs Pixel Film Studios
Adobe Stock
stock.adobe.com
Pixel Film Studios
store.pixelfilmstudios.comSide by side
| Figure | Adobe Stock | Pixel Film Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $39.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 29 | 6 |
| Spec score · Motion Graphics Template Libraries | 9.1 (#2) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Commercial use | Adobe Stock plans include licensing for commercial use. | The single-user license includes personal and commercial use. |
| Founded | 1982 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, USA | Aliso Viejo, California, United States |
| Security | Adobe says it uses hundreds of security processes and controls and builds security into products through its Secure Product Lifecycle. | The privacy policy says the company uses SSL/TLS encryption, secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security reviews. |
| Support | Adobe Stock plan pages provide a consultation request option for business plan inquiries. | Customers can submit support tickets, and the license page lists support hours as Monday through Friday, 8 AM–4 PM Pacific Time. |
| What it does | AI Studio lets users edit stock images and videos before licensing and downloading them within Adobe Stock. | Pixel Film Studios sells visual-effects, transitions, titles, generators, themes, tools and motion templates for Apple Final Cut Pro and Motion. |
Plans
Adobe Stock
- 10 standard assetsPriced on request
- 10 standard assetsPrice not published
- 25 standard assetsPrice not published
- 25 standard assetsPriced on request
- 40 standard assetsPrice not published
- 40 standard assetsPriced on request
- 750 standard assetsPriced on request
- 750 standard assetsPrice not published
- 3 standard assetsPriced on request
- 3 standard assetsPrice not published
Pixel Film Studios
- PFS InstallerFree
- StarterFree
- Monthly$39.99 a month
- Audio Visualizer$49.95, paid once
- Members Club$499, paid once
- Members Club / Lifetime Access License$499, paid once
In their own words
Adobe Stock
Adobe Stock is a stock library with more than 900 million images, videos, audio, templates, and other assets. Subscriptions include standard images, templates, 3D assets, and music; most plans also include HD video. AI Studio lets users edit stock images and videos before licensing and downloading them. Its tools can change colors and moods, alter image ratios, replace backgrounds, animate still images, and make text-based edits. Plans include commercial-use licensing. Adobe Stock works on the web, Android, and iOS, and provides API access. It can be used independently, or connected with Creative Cloud to preview, edit, and license assets in Photoshop before purchase. Team subscriptions pool licenses among members and are described for small to midsize businesses. Enterprise plans add configurable access, advanced administration, and deployment for midsize to large organizations. The Standard License generally limits print runs to 500,000 and excludes items for resale; larger runs or resale use require an Extended License. A seven-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. Prices for the listed plans are not provided.
Pixel Film Studios
Pixel Film Studios makes plugins, transitions, effects, titles, and motion templates for video editors. The company describes a library of more than 2,000 plugins, with tools built exclusively for Final Cut Pro and Motion 5. Its Members Club site also offers assets for DaVinci Resolve. Templates include effects, transitions, titles, generators, themes, production packs, and tools, with HD and 4K resolution options.
On Mac, the PFS Installer installs, updates, and removes Final Cut Pro assets. Products support Apple Silicon and Intel processors. A single-user license allows activation on up to three Macs and includes personal and commercial use. The free Starter plan offers unlimited downloads, free asset updates, free assets, and live chat. Monthly costs $39.99 a month; Members Club costs $499, paid once. Audio products are sold separately from the Members Club film and motion library. Live chat hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time.