Newsflare vs Pixabay

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.

Pixabay is a community library of royalty-free photos, illustrations, vectors, videos, music, sound effects, and other media. Its About page reports more than 6.3 million assets. Users can browse on the website or Android and iOS apps, choose a download size, and download media; full-resolution photos and videos require sign-up. The content license permits free use without attribution and allows adaptations, subject to limits: media cannot be sold or distributed on its own, and recognizable trademarks cannot be used commercially in relation to goods or services. Pixabay also offers a REST API for searching and retrieving images and videos as JSON. By default, it allows up to 100 requests per 60 seconds, requires 24-hour caching, and prohibits systematic mass downloads. API users are asked to identify Pixabay as the media source when showing search results. Uploading media requires a registered account. Pixabay is a Canva Germany GmbH brand based in Berlin, and says it reviews reported or potentially violating content using automated tools and human moderators.