What is the difference between Dissolve and Storyblocks for Download?

Dissolve (Standard): yes. Storyblocks (Starter): limited.

What is the difference between Dissolve and Storyblocks for Commercial Use?

Dissolve (Standard): limited. Storyblocks (Starter): yes.

What is the difference between Dissolve and Storyblocks for Client Work?

Dissolve (Standard): no. Storyblocks (Starter): limited.

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Dissolve vs Storyblocks

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between Dissolve and Storyblocks.

License Comparison

Hover or tap any field name to see what it means. Highlighted rows indicate differences.

Field	Dissolve Visit Dissolve	Storyblocks Visit Storyblocks
	✓	~Limited to 5 downloads per month.
	~Permitted for social/web advertising and internal use only. Editorial-only clips cannot be used commercially.	✓
	✓	✓
	Not required	Not required
	✗	✗
	✗	✗
	~Still frames from clips may be used in print materials as part of a larger project.	~Stills or frames from video clips may be used in print materials with limitations.
	✓	✓
	✗	~Licensed for use on a single channel or client project.
	✓Published	✓Published
	~Basic legal indemnification included with Standard license purchases.	~
	~Refunds considered on a case-by-case basis if the clip has not been used in a published project.	~

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Dissolve:

Storyblocks:

Dissolve

Standard

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Storyblocks

Starter

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Price

From $49/clip

$15/mo

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Limited to 5 downloads per month.

Commercial Use

Permitted for social/web advertising and internal use only. Editorial-only clips cannot be used commercially.

Yes

Editing

Yes

Attribution

Exclusive Rights

Redistribution

Print Use

Still frames from clips may be used in print materials as part of a larger project.

Stills or frames from video clips may be used in print materials with limitations.

Digital Use

Yes

Client Work

Standard is single-user (up to 5 users); assigning license to a client is not permitted — requires Plus or Extended.

Licensed for use on a single channel or client project.

Survives Cancellation

Forever

Dissolve:

Rights-Managed pricing varies significantly based on usage scope, distribution channel, and exclusivity requirements - always request a quote for your specific use case.

Premium curated library means a smaller selection compared to larger marketplaces, but consistently high production quality.

Storyblocks:

License survives cancellation - this is one of the few platforms where downloaded content remains licensed after you cancel.

Some content in the library may be editorial-only and restricted from commercial use.

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Download

Dissolve:✓

Storyblocks:~Limited to 5 downloads per month.

Commercial Use

Dissolve:~Permitted for social/web advertising and internal use only. Editorial-only clips cannot be used commercially.

Storyblocks:✓

Client Work

Dissolve:✗

Storyblocks:~Licensed for use on a single channel or client project.

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