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Filmsupply vs Storyblocks

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

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Storyblocks:
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Filmsupply
Rights-Managed
S
Storyblocks
Starter
Price
From ~$200/clip (varies by usage)
$15/mo

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Limited to 5 downloads per month.
Commercial Use
Commercial use is permitted under the license, but editorial works ('Editorial') explicitly may NOT be used for 'any commercial, promotional, or advertising purpose.' Works also cannot be used in pornographic, obscene, illegal, or sensitive subject matter contexts without prior written consent.
Yes
Editing
Yes
Yes
Attribution
No
No
Exclusive Rights
Works are non-exclusive by default: 'Licensor is free to license the same content to other customers.' Exclusive licenses 'may be available... through custom license agreements.'
No
Redistribution
No
No
Print Use
Not explicitly permitted; physical product resale (DVDs, USB drives, etc.) is prohibited. On-demand physical goods (t-shirts, mugs, posters) are also prohibited.
Stills or frames from video clips may be used in print materials with limitations.
Digital Use
Yes
Yes
Client Work
Yes
Licensed for use on a single channel or client project.
Survives Cancellation
License scope depends on the specific rights-managed agreement - usage rights are tied to the terms negotiated at purchase.
Forever
Filmsupply:

Rights-managed pricing varies significantly based on usage scope (web vs broadcast vs theatrical) - always get a quote for your specific use case.

Premium pricing may exceed budget for small projects.

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

Filmsupply:
Storyblocks:~Limited to 5 downloads per month.

Commercial Use

Filmsupply:~Commercial use is permitted under the license, but editorial works ('Editorial') explicitly may NOT be used for 'any commercial, promotional, or advertising purpose.' Works also cannot be used in pornographic, obscene, illegal, or sensitive subject matter contexts without prior written consent.
Storyblocks:

Print Use

Filmsupply:
Storyblocks:~Stills or frames from video clips may be used in print materials with limitations.

Client Work

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

Survives Cancellation

Filmsupply:Published
Storyblocks:Published

Indemnification

Filmsupply:
Storyblocks:~

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