MotionVFX vs Storyblocks

MotionVFX offers motion design elements, video effects, and software tools for video editors. Its listed capabilities include motion graphics, tracking, rotoscoping, automated captions, cinematic grading, and video upscaling. The mExtension app lets Final Cut Pro users browse, download, and apply elements inside the editor, including a free collection of overlays, effects, transitions, typography, and add-ons. mCaptionsAI lists 86 caption styles and support for 90+ languages. The homepage says mUpscalerAI can upscale video to 1080p, 4K, and up to 8K without cloud dependency. Product support spans Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects, with some Resolve and Premiere products available for macOS or Windows. A plugin is required. MotionVFX lists a free plan, paid options from $39/mo, and a 14-day trial. mExtension requires macOS Ventura 13.6.9 and Final Cut Pro 10.6.5; Apple silicon Macs are recommended. Some older FxPlug3-based products will not be updated further.

Storyblocks provides subscription access to stock media and tools for video production. Its library contains over 10 million human-made assets, including footage, templates, music, sound effects, photos, vectors, and illustrations. The AI Toolkit offers video editing, video generation, and image generation; voiceover is available on some plans, and features use monthly credits. An Adobe Creative Cloud plugin brings the library into Premiere Pro and After Effects for searching, previewing, and downloading assets. Maker is an online video editor connected to the library, and Maker for Teams adds brand kits, collaboration tools, and custom templates. Templates are available for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Apple Motion. A free account includes watermarked previews, folders, and Maker video creation, but there is no free trial membership. Essentials costs $21 a month billed annually; Unlimited All Access costs $30 a month billed annually; Small Business costs $40 a month billed annually. Small Business covers one employee at an organization with fewer than 50 employees and excludes agencies, production companies, and broadcast companies. Business pricing is available by quote.