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Storyblocks pricing (2026)
Storyblocks starts at $21/mo (Essentials) as checked on 2026-09-05, read from Storyblocks's own pricing page; 4 plans. Best for Video editors and YouTube producers who download 5+ clips per month and need unlimited access. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $21/mo (Essentials)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Video editors and YouTube producers who download 5+ clips per month and need unlimited access; Marketing teams needing combined video, audio, and template libraries under one flat fee; Organizations needing $1M indemnification and broadcast/OTT rights (Small Business or Enterprise tier); Developers and SaaS platforms needing API-level access to stock media (Enterprise)
As of · every figure below links to its source
Storyblocks plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $21 | — | flat | Unlimited downloads of 8K/4K/HD video, templates, photos and vectors, plus 3,000 AI credits/month. $21/mo billed annually ($252/year). No standalone month-to-month rate. | storyblocks.com |
| Unlimited All Access | $30 | — | flat | Everything in Essentials plus the full music library (50,000+ tracks) and sound effects (42,000+), with 4,500 AI credits/month. Unlimited downloads. $30/mo billed annually ($360/year). Most popular tier. | storyblocks.com |
| Small Business | $40 | — | flat | All Unlimited All Access content plus business licensing and 6,000 AI credits/month. Unlimited downloads. $40/mo billed annually ($480/year). | storyblocks.com |
| Enterprise | quote-only | — | per_seat | Multi-user access, $1M indemnification, perpetual rights, and API access. Quote-only: contact sales required, no published rate. | storyblocks.com |
Last verified 2026-09-05. Official storyblocks.com/pricing geolocated to the EU under an automated read (showing EUR), so US 2026 USD rates were taken from the CheckThat.ai 2026 Storyblocks pricing breakdown. monthlyUsd is the annual-billed-monthly rate (Storyblocks publishes only annual billing); all consumer plans include unlimited downloads. Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
Price on record
$21/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.
Capabilities
Integrations: Adobe Premiere Pro (Creative Cloud plugin), Adobe After Effects (Creative Cloud plugin), Maker (browser-based video editor, built-in), Storyblocks API (Enterprise tier; partners include Descript, Magix, Clipchamp).
Key features: Unlimited downloads across 8K, 4K, and HD video footage; 37,000+ video templates; 50,000+ music tracks; 42,000+ sound effects; AI Toolkit with 3,000–6,000 monthly credits depending on tier; Business License (Small Business / Enterprise): $1,000,000 indemnification, broadcast and OTT rights; Perpetual use rights: keep access to downloaded assets after cancellation; Adobe Creative Cloud plugin for Premiere Pro and After Effects; Described as 'the world's first stock media subscription service' for video, audio, and images.
Plan limits: API access restricted to Enterprise tier only; Individual/Essentials plans: $20,000 indemnification; Small Business plan: requires fewer than 50 employees; Music library (50,000+ tracks) not included in Essentials tier; No month-to-month billing option — annual commitment only for published plans; No free trial currently available (historically offered promotional trials).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Storyblocks cost?
Storyblocks starts at $21/mo (Essentials); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-09-05.
What are cheaper alternatives to Storyblocks?
Cheaper stock media than Storyblocks (entry $21/mo) include Shutterstock at $7/mo, Depositphotos at $12.99/mo. Verified 2026-09-05.
Does Storyblocks support HIPAA?
Storyblocks HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Storyblocks have a free plan?
Storyblocks free tier: No.
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