CriticalPast vs Jukin Media
CriticalPast
criticalpast.com
Jukin Media
jukinmedia.comSide by side
| Figure | CriticalPast | Jukin Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · Stock Video Websites | 8.9 (#4) | 7.0 (#24) |
| License scope | The site says clips and stills are licensed worldwide, in perpetuity, for all media, including unlimited theatrical use. | Personal, Basic Pro, and Super Pro licenses are for editorial use only; commercial use requires contacting Jukin. |
| Search | Users can search and browse the collection, with search refinements for decade, location, color, and sound. | The licensing search tool supports keyword searches and filters for categories, tones, usage, footage type, orientation, date, and duration. |
| Support | The FAQ lists staff availability for cancellation requests as 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. | The Licensing Marketplace Help Center directs customers with order and download questions to Licensing Support. |
Plans
CriticalPast
- Video screenerFree
- Still image — Personal use only$5, paid once
- Still image — Standard License$20, paid once
- Still image — Premium License$30, paid once
- Broadcast-ready video clip master$95, paid once
Jukin Media
- Personal$49, paid once
- Basic Pro$149, paid once
- Super Pro$299, paid once
- Custom Rights PackagePriced on request
In their own words
CriticalPast
CriticalPast is a web archive for searching and licensing historic video clips and still images about worldwide events, people, and B-roll from the 20th century. The site describes a collection of more than 59,000 clips and 7 million stills. Search tools include filters for decade, location, color, and sound, plus advanced operators; registered users can save and share selections in multiple lightboxes. Video is licensed by the clip. Broadcast-ready, unmarked HD masters are available in ProRes or XDCAM with multiple frame rates; the listed master plan is $95, while the stated price range is $95-$295 depending on duration and format. Full-resolution screeners are available at no charge to registered users, with timecode and the CriticalPast logo burned in. JPEG stills cost $5 for personal use, 20.00 USD for a Standard License, or 30.00 USD for a Premium License. The site says licensed material can be used worldwide, in perpetuity, across media, subject to the selected license terms. Orders are typically ready within one hour and remain available for two weeks.
Jukin Media
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