Best Stock Media · pricing · Updated June 2026
Pond5 pricing (2026)
Pond5 starts at $25/mo (Music), across 3 plans. Best for Video-first creators who need 4K and 8K footage with per-clip control rather than unlimited-download plans. Every figure links to Pond5's own page 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
Pond5 plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $25 | −50% | flat | 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. | footagesecrets.com |
| Music & SFX | $30 | −50% | flat | 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. | footagesecrets.com |
| Footage Plus | $199 | −50% | flat | 10 downloads/month from 4.2M HD & 4K videos 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. | footagesecrets.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. 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). monthlyUsd is the month-to-month rate; annual totals and the yearly discount are noted. Each plan includes 10 downloads/month with an Individual license.
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 2026-06-13.
Is Pond5 cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Pond5 publishes a 50% discount for paying annually (on the Music plan). Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to Pond5?
Cheaper stock media than Pond5 (entry $25/mo) include Shutterstock at $7/mo, Depositphotos at $12.99/mo, Envato Elements at $16.5/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does Pond5 support HIPAA?
Pond5 HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Pond5 have a free plan?
Pond5 free tier: Yes.
Pond5 vs alternatives
Cheaper stock media alternatives
- Storyblocks from $21/mo
- Envato Elements from $16.5/mo
- Depositphotos from $12.99/mo
- Shutterstock from $7/mo