Stock Media · pricing · Updated November 2026
Pond5 pricing (2026)
Pond5 starts at $25/mo (Music) as checked on 2026-11-01, read from Pond5's own pricing page; 3 plans. Best for Video-first creators who need 4K and 8K footage with per-clip control rather than unlimited-download plans. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $25/mo (Music) · 50% off with annual billing
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Video-first creators who need 4K and 8K footage with per-clip control rather than unlimited-download plans; Filmmakers and broadcast producers needing premium (up to $1M) indemnification via the Premium license; Music licensors needing a large dedicated music and SFX library at a lower price point; Buyers who want free public-domain historic footage alongside modern stock
As of · every figure below links to its source
Pond5 plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $25 | −50% | Flat monthly | 10 music-track downloads/month from 1.5M tracks, Individual license. $25/mo month-to-month; $150/year ($12.50/mo, ~50% off) plus 10% off assets outside the subscription. | blog.pond5.com |
| Music & SFX STALE · 2026-09-05 | $30 | −50% | Flat monthly | 10 downloads/month from 1.5M music tracks plus 1.7M sound effects, Individual license. $30/mo month-to-month; $180/year ($15/mo, ~50% off) plus 10% off out-of-plan assets. | blog.pond5.com |
| Footage Plus | $199 | −50% | Flat monthly | 10 downloads/month from approximately 5.5 million clips plus a selection of 12M+ images, 3D models, AE templates, and the full music/SFX libraries. $199/mo month-to-month; $999/year ($83.25/mo, ~50% off) plus 10% off out-of-plan assets. | blog.pond5.com |
Last verified 2026-11-01. STALE marks a plan we have not re-checked at its source in over 30 days. 1 of 3 plans above is marked. Official pond5.com/subscriptions page was not directly fetchable; US 2026 USD subscription rates were taken from Footage Secrets' coverage of Pond5's current small-volume subscription tiers (introduced Aug 2024, updated Aug 2025). The monthly price recorded here is the month-to-month rate; annual totals and the yearly discount are noted. Each plan includes 10 downloads/month with an Individual license.
Price changes
Price on record
$25/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Corrections to this record
Changes we made to our own record of Pond5, newest first: a figure read again on the vendor's page, a plan it no longer lists, a note. None of them is a price change by Pond5. Every correction on the site is in the corrections log.
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Footage Plus. Re-read 2026-11-01: the price stands at $199. The note said 4.2M HD & 4K videos; the page now reads "Footage Plus Subscription includes limited access to the video library. (Approximately 5.5 million clips)".
Capabilities
Key features: 42 million stock footage clips up to 8K quality; 1.5M music tracks; 1.7M sound effects; 12M+ images; After Effects templates; 3D models; Patented visual/reverse-image search technology; Free Media section: handpicked free videos, photos, and music tracks updated regularly; 'free clip of the week'; Public Domain project: historic clips and photos at no cost; Annual subscription includes 10% sitewide discount on assets not covered by the plan; Content licensed for YouTube monetization, TV, film, broadcast, Instagram, TikTok, and game use; Individual license: $15,000 indemnification; Business: $250,000; Premium: $1,000,000.
Plan limits: Subscription plans limited to 10 downloads/month (no unlimited tier); Unused downloads roll over monthly but are forfeited upon cancellation; Individual license only on subscription plans; Business and Premium licenses require à-la-carte purchase; Individual license: $15,000 indemnification; Business: $250,000; Premium: $1,000,000; 10% sitewide discount on out-of-plan assets applies only to annual subscribers; No integrations or API publicly documented.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pond5 cost?
Pond5 starts at $25/mo (Music); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-11-01.
Is Pond5 cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Pond5 publishes a 50% discount for paying annually (on the Music plan). Verified 2026-11-01.
What are cheaper alternatives to Pond5?
Cheaper stock media than Pond5 (entry $25/mo) include Shutterstock at $7/mo, Depositphotos at $12.99/mo, Storyblocks at $21/mo. Verified 2026-11-01.
Does Pond5 support HIPAA?
Pond5's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does Pond5 have a free plan?
Yes — Pond5 publishes a free tier.
Pond5 vs alternatives
Cheaper stock media alternatives
- Storyblocks from $21/mo
- Depositphotos from $12.99/mo
- Shutterstock from $7/mo
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