Newsflare vs Pexels

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.

Pexels is a free photo and video library available on the web and through apps and add-ons. Its downloadable photos and videos are licensed for personal and commercial use without attribution. The site lists vector, illustration, and editorial assets. Accounts add collections, download history, photographer follows, a personalized homepage, likes, and uploading. Developers can use the free RESTful JSON API to access the photo and video library programmatically. API keys default to 200 requests per hour and 20,000 requests per month; the API may not be used to reproduce Pexels or make wallpaper and image-gallery apps. Official tools include iOS and Android apps, a Chrome extension, Google Slides add-on, and Figma and Sketch plugins. A community MS Office add-in is also listed. Pexels identifies Canva, Typeform, Sketch, and Airtable as API partners. Its listed Free plan costs nothing. Pexels says uploads created with generative AI are not allowed.