Storyblocks vs Envato Elements | Review
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I often get asked what the best option is for stock footage and graphics templates and usually my answer is, “it depends.” Because everyone’s needs are different right? Most of the time though, my recommendation is either Envato Elements or Storyblocks and if you’re here you’re probably also trying to decide which one is best for you.
Envato Elements is now offering a 7 day free trial, and the 7 day free trial is what prompted me to make this review, comparing these two services, in the first place. I am subscribed to both and I use both for my own videos and for my clients videos, but by the end of this video you will know whether Storyblocks or Envato Elements is best for you.
Firstly, both Storyblocks and Envato offer stock footage, graphics templates, music, sound effects, photos and vectors so they are very similar in that regard and they both offer unlimited downloads, commercial licensing for client work which is also probably why you’re watching this video because it’s tough to choose. Let’s talk about some of the differences to help you make your decision.
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00:00 - Storyblocks vs Envato Elements | Review
00:39 - What do they have in common?
01:00 - Differences between Storyblocks and Envato Elements
01:29 - Stock Footage Comparison
01:58 - Video Template Comparison
02:47 - Price Comparison
03:13 - Envato Free 7 Day Trial
03:37 - Licensing
03:52 - My Storyblocks vs Envato Recommendation
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I'm part of a large editing team that has moved over to Storyblocks from Envato because of Envato's awful lack of video compression options and convoluted workflow with zipped files and lengthy downloads. Storyblocks integration with Premiere and After Effects, along with the h264 option feels like it makes the process 5-10x quicker and keeps you in a flow state while editing which is incredibly important.
Yeah I think that direct integration is super handy! And it will definitely keep one in the flow state. The two-click download setup Storyblocks has is great 😄👌🏼
Great work Brad! I can honestly say that I've been using Envato for the last year, and without exception I found what I needed in a heart beat. I must say I haven't tried Storyblocks so I can't compare them, but as always, you shine a bright light! Keep up the awesome work!!
Great to hear Juan! I love having access to both but if I had to renew and only pick one, I'd go for Envato 😄
Thanks for putting this together. Saves us a lot of time with your comparison
Glad you found it helpful Daryl 😄🙌🏼
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Thank you Brad! I just realized we have features on storyblocks that I did not know they existed!!!!
Nice 😄🙌🏼
Excellent Use Of Sound Effect There Brother Man - Sending You And The Family Some Positive Vibes
Stay Strong,
Cheers
Thanks Travis. Same to you 😄👊🏼
Full disclosure:
Envato doesn’t have a $16.50/month plan and they don’t tell you that until after you signup.
They do have a $39/month plan and a $198/year plan.
You should warn you viewers about this.
It works out to $16.50 per month when you sign up for a year and that is how I use these kind of subscription services. At the time of making this video, they offered a free trial which would have been enough to decide if it was worth signing up to long term. For people needing it on a regular basis, signing up for the annual subscription makes the most sense.
@@Brad_Westwait can you please help me.. the yearly plan says $16.50 a month, but $198 a year.
Would it charge the $198 from my bank if I select that payment method or would I take out $16.50 every month until it makes up $198 in the year?
It would be a once off payment of $198 for the entire year.
true. You can only get the $16 per month when u pay the whole year lol
In the UK it's £48 per month or just over £200 once a year payment. No £15 monthly.😡 Seems misleading...
nice review! you convinced me to go with both
Glad I could help! I still use both and have no regrets 😄👍🏼
using both, Envato + Storyblocks = guaranteed success
Yeah I still use both to this day!
Thank you for the comparison!
Appreciate you watching Jim 😄🙏🏼
thanks for let us know about storyblock and envato, I was confusing, but now I think evanto is the best option to subscribe as a beginner content creator, :D
Glad I could help! You can't go wrong with Envato!
Storyblocks is built into LumaFusion. That being the case, would you still recommend Envato for beginners or Storyblocks?
That’s a huge plus for Storyblocks. My advice would be to decide based on what you think you need more. Easy access to Storyblocks stock in LumaFusion? Or do you also need access to more graphics templates options, sound effects, photos, etc? If you don’t really have a need for those extra things then I’d go for Storyblocks. If you need a variety of assets, then Envato. Hope the helps 🤞🏼 😄
Nice one bud, thanks for your view, I'm going to go with Envato
Glad you found the comparison helpful. Great choice. I’m sure you’ll be super happy you did 😄👍🏼
envato is great but the only problem with envato is they do not offer multiple format during downloading the video. second, where storyblocks offer h:264 format as well which is 8 to 10 times smaller in size. otherwise I do not want to be with storyblocks due to their policies, high price and unprofessional and delayed customer support.
Envato please improve this
Give multiple format options to download
do not download in zipped files. it makes the editting process hell lengthy
introduce one click download at least for videos and audios.
develop an adobe plugin for premiere and after effects.
after this, you will rule
Great points! I think if Envato Elements implemented all of those things, they would be tough to beat for sure.
I will thank about it - thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching 😄🤙🏼
I want to use a music for my short film and send it to film festival. Does the licence cover the use of music in film competitions???
Yes it does! You can read the full license details on their FAQs if you want peace of mind but it’s definitely covered 😄🤙🏼
These motion graphics made on After Effects, if I want to change something to adapt in my narrative or information, can I do that straight on Da Vinci Resolve or Capcut, for example? Or do I need to do that just on After Effects once it was made on it? Thanks in advance!
You will need to use the software that the template was created in. So After Effects templates in After Effects, Motion templates in Apple Motion or Final Cut Pro.
@@Brad_West got it. Many thanks for your reply.
Excellent reviews, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Hey Brad, I had a question. If a youtuber wants to share their storyblocks or envato account with their video editor would that be a problem?
My understanding would be that you can, as long as the assets are only being used for you. If you consider yourself to be your editor's "client", the assets can be used in clients end products. Envato's FAQ says this: help.elements.envato.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000629346-Envato-Elements-License-FAQ#h_01GNH8ME3HXZ0YF1RGRQW0XMKW
This helped, thanks.
I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
For novices such as myself, is it accurate that Storyblocks has a simple web-based video editor, whereas when using Evanto, you must have/use a separate video editor?
They do yes. I haven’t personally used it because I edit in Final Cut Pro, but if you’re looking for a solution that has a web-based editor, then Storyblocks might be the right choice for you.
✅GREAT VIDEO….Short & sweet, very clear and helpful and no nonsense! Suggestion…I’d be great to do a 5-10 second intro. You’re obviously very informed about this stuff so tell us who you are, where you’re from and what kind of projects and clients you’ve had.
Thank you for sharing your expertise Brad. Lorne Holman in Calgary AB Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks for the idea Lorne! I used to sort of introduce myself and what the channel was about but I felt like that might be annoying for regular viewers who already know who I am. So I decided to just get straight into what the video is about and why people clicked on it in the first place. Maybe not a bad idea to sprinkle in some of that personal info every here and there 😄👍🏼
Thanks! I've just signed up with your affiliate link in Envato! I have a question: when I've tried to use some of the Effects Transitions from Envato, it showed me the message: Advanced 3D is not supported by the current hardware. Does this mean I won't be able to use any transition effects? And: do you know the requirements of a PC in order to use Advanced 3D in Premiere Pro? Thanks!
Thanks for the support! Sorry I'm a Mac user so I have no idea. You should be able to find the answer on Google or forum like CreativeCow.
what about the need to "project specify" each asset you download from envato? is this true that you need to register and re-download assets on a PER PROJECT basis?
Yeah you create a name for each project and just select it when you download. The reason for this is that if there is ever a copyright claim made on any of the content that you download and use, you can just download the license file which then has the project name on it automatically. Yes you have to redownload an asset if you want to use it for another project. That is so the license can be updated and the creator of the asset gets paid accordingly by Envato.
I personally use Envato and have to say it's very good and worth the money you pay. Thanks for the comparison video buddy.
Glad you enjoyed the comparison Mehbubar. I agree, Envato is great 😄👊🏼
@@Brad_West I enjoy all your content....I was also a winner of one of your plug-in giveaways lol
Thank you! That’s so awesome 😄🙌🏼
You mentioned Envato Elements license only covers usage in projects that are completed during the subscription period.
It sounded like Storyblocks has the same restriction? If so, how did I miss that crucial restriction on the Storyblock website! Ugh! 😞 I recently subscribed to the more costly Storyblocks (1 yr. sub.) over Envato's plan primarily for thinking that Storyblocks license covered usage of downloaded content even if a project was completed after cancelling the subscription. If I got that wrong, then I made a big $$ mistake.
IF both companies have identical license plans (covering unlimited online streaming, social media distribution, TV, Satellite TV, Int'l usage, etc.), then I probably should switch to Envato Elements at the end of this year.
I think all stock sites have that kind of clause in their service agreements, so that people can't just go nuts downloading tons of assets in one month and then cancel their plan.
Yeah if you only need one service, I'd pick Envato because of everything else you get over and above the stock footage. 😄👍🏼
Great video looks like I missed out. Envato doesn’t offer a free trial anymore. But before I sign up down Envato have a way to edit in there site. I no storyblocks has thre own editing abilities now?
Yeah Envato has put an end to their free trial unfortunately. Envato does not have an editor and while Storyblocks does, I would way prefer to edit in a dedicated app for editing. You'll have way more control 😄
With the 7 day free trial, can you create content that has a license to use commercially? Or is the license only granted once you subscribe?
Thanks
No you can use that content commercially in those 7 days 😄👍🏼 So you get the full benefit in those 7 days.
@@Brad_West so if you get the free trial download a sound which you plan on using for commercial do you keep the license after the trial ends or do you have to pay to keep it?
@@Nobody-gj4jn As long as you complete the project during the trial period. If you want to reuse a sound on a new project, technically you would need to redownload it so that the creator gets their fees and you would need to be signed up to do that.
But client work are the covered or do you have to buy extra license
Yes client work is covered too 😄👍🏼
For either one, what if someone purchases only one month and cancels but downloads hundreds of stock footage and pictures? is this possible or is there a limit?
I'm not 100% sure. You probably could since they say unlimited downloads but I would imagine that you need to finish those projects that use the downloaded clips within that month. I bet they will have more info on their FAQ page that would help you.
Thank you so much! The price for Storyblocks is a bit much for me right now so I'm glad Envato Elements is a good alternative.
You won’t be disappointed with Envato 😄👌🏼
@@Brad_West Envato price is 33$ per month Storyblock price is 30$ per month. Envato is chepper only when You buy it yearly?
@@Mmartabeata Yeah you will generally get better deals when you buy yearly.
Hi Brad, thanks for the video. Can we subscribe to both simultaneously and use them for a single video? Do you know if there is a term that creates this kind of problem?
There is absolutely nothing stopping you from doing that. I do that all the time, for my own videos, and for client videos. 😄👍🏼
@@Brad_West 😎👊
Envato is worth 33$, the 16$ pack is if you buy the anual plan
Yeah I wouldn't personally only subscribe for one month. Subscribing to the annual plan is the most cost effective solution IMO.
Hi there, is Envato Elements OK for using their video stock for a music video with my own music? Thanks
Absolutely! You can definitely do that 😄👍🏼
@@Brad_West Ah brilliant thank you
@@AD-BC-84 You're welcome!
I was personally disappointed in the quality of a lot of the photos and video clips on Envato. It was hard to find something useable, at least the things I was looking for, and what I did find didn't look that great. The music and SFX were pretty good though. Plus they had some rotatable CGI elements you could download still images of which were kinda need at times. I don't know about the templates and such as I never used them. But the yearly price was good especially with a creator code.
Thanks for your input Chad. As far as the best quality stock footage goes, I think the winner is definitely Artgrid. I am usually able to find what I'm looking for between Storyblocks and Envato, but the amount of value you get for the price with Envato can't be beat 😄
I am a stock contributor and I can attest that uploading to envato platform is confusing when compared to storyblocks.
It's great to know that from the other side (the contributor side). Have you ever tried BlackBox? I've been using that and it's so much better!
@@Brad_West blackbox might work if you treat stock as a side business. I have automated my uploading process so I don’t have much need for blackbox. Although I find their earning tool split with colleagues (editors, models) to be intriguing. I wish there would be other services that could help contributors share their earnings with other people such as producers, models, editors.
Thanks so much this was super helpful !!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@Brad_West hey Brad quick question, my windows desktop has Adobe Creative cloud installed but when I open the After Effects applications a message box appears on the screen that says I don’t have the right graphics card to support all of the features in After Effects. It’ll still let me proceed to the program but I’m asking if this will be a major problem when downloading After Effects templates from Envato Elements for editing?
@celestinnarose it shouldn’t be a major issue unless the templates you download to use are super heavy on the processor.
@@Brad_West gotcha! Thanks a lot, just don’t want to pay $198 for an entire year for templates I can’t even use. Just purchased an iPad and realized that After Effects wasn’t available in the Apple Store on iPad… thanks for all your help 🙂
@@celestinnarose What you could always do is purchase an individual template from Envato Market (as opposed to Envato Elements) to test it out and see if your computer can handle it. 👍🏼
Hello Brad today I creating an author account in Envato. ia am expert to making music tracks and I want to sell music tracks but the proble that I am facing is Envato say “If you are specialised in Music Tracks and Sounds Effects, please note we are temporarily not accepting new authors. To express your interest for future opportunities, please proceed to the next step" so what can I do ?
That's a tough one. I would keep trying occasionally but also try other sites like Uppbeat, Artlist, Epidemic Sound etc. Try applying to as many as possible.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
i have an old 4k video only deal with storyblocks.... as a European i find there stock footage very Anerican and searching is a but clunky ....but they have far more choice in the physics and science stock footage....envato looks better value, especially their sound assets....cant afford both right now, but that is what i really need.
Yeah I know what you mean! Their search can be a bit clunky sometimes. When does your Storyblocks subscription expire?
@@Brad_West expire? I didn't know it expires? I guess as long as I keep paying their monthly fee.
Ah I see. I just thought you maybe had an annual subscription and when that comes to an end you could try Envato for a month to see if it’s a good fit for you 😄
Thanks for the Info...About Envato Licensing...What does this mean exactly?:
"If you unsubscribe, you can no longer use items from Envato Elements. However, any existing uses that you registered are still covered"
Hey Christopher. What it means is that any of the assets you downloaded and used while you were a subscriber, you continue to own the rights to, so if you upload that video to CZcams that wouldn’t be a problem but what you can’t do however, is use those files that you downloaded and put them into a new edit after you cancel your subscription.
@@Brad_West Got it. Thank you.
@@Brad_West I don't think Storyblock's licensing is the same. I heard for Storyblock once you download it, it's yours to use even if you unsubscribe. Is that true?
Yeah in their FAQs they mention that once you download it, it’s yours to use forever.
@@Brad_West that makes it more affordable in the long run then.. Envato's licensing is really a bummer
Envato does not seem to have pre-animated characters, which Storyblocks does.
What kind of characters? Like 3D animated characters?
from egypt.. thanks bro
I visited Egypt in 2005. Amazing country! 🇪🇬 Thanks for watching 😄🙏🏼
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
Envato Elements is not free anymore from the beginning of April this year 😢
Yeah I heard! Pretty disappointing but Envato Elements is well worth the money in my opinion 😄👍🏼
@@Brad_West That is true, it can pay back for more than an entire year after one customer 😁
Exactly! That’s how I always look at these kinds of tools. “How many hours or edits would it take to pay it off for the year?” Sometimes putting it into perspective like that makes it a no-brainer 😄🤙🏼
What about abode premium pro stock footage? Does that compare
They have great high-quality footage but it’s a pretty pricey option. 😄👍🏼
@@Brad_West Yes but you are getting the video editing software as well as the stock footages which seem like a good deal rather than paying for two separate softwares
@FrankieFItness23 yeah fair enough! If you also need the editing software then it’s a good option. I use Final Cut Pro so I’ve paid once off for the software as opposed to paying for a subscription 👍🏼
@@Brad_West I might have a look at Final Cut then, as I don’t want to be paying a monthly subscription. Does Final Cut also have stock footage?
@FrankieFItness23 no FCP does not have stock footage but in the long run, something like FCP + Envato or FCP + Storyblocks would probably end of cheaper but also you’ll get more bang for your buck in my opinion. 😄👍🏼
The medical footage was exactly what I was wondering about. Bummer that you need both subscriptions ;(
Yeah it's a pity. If you are still only wanting to go for one of them, I would recommend doing extensive searches on the kind of medical footage you normally need to see which one has more of what you might be searching for in future. 😄
@@Brad_West good call! Thank you!
Is it ok to use envato elements video previews to create youtube videos? Will there be copyright claims if i used previews. Please reply. Thanks
Well the previews will be low res and watermarked. The previews are meant to be used for rough cuts, to get client approvals, etc before licensing the high res unwatermarked clips.
@@Brad_West ok. Thanks. But my question is will CZcams give a copyright claim if used?
I don’t know. You’ll have to check their FAQs. I honestly don’t see why you would want to do that though?
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Thanks bro
No problem!
Its not 30 its actually 65 euros when you go to the paycheck you see that
But that's if you pay monthly instead of annually right? I always purchase licenses annually for the best price.
@Brad_West yes it's monthly you can go and check it out,I was shocked when I saw that
After the 7-day free trial, your selected payment method will be charged €46.80/month. if you do not pay for the year! not said in the review my friend
€46.80 doesn’t sound right because it’s supposed to be $33p/m if paid monthly and $16.50p/m if paid yearly.
@@Brad_West Phil is right, it's €46.80/month if you don't cough up a full year. Just saw it myself.
I wonder if they have different prices for Europe. Are you able to select $ as the currency to see if you get $33p/m?
@@Brad_West I'm in Europe, but there's no currency selector. Nevertheless, I'm signing up as we speak (monthly for now) as I still think it's a good price, speaking of which, here's a copy/paste from their checkout page: After the 7-day free trial, your selected payment method will be charged €47.19/month. (FYI: I'm using your affiliate link from the description) Furthermore, €14.50/month is excluding local tax and only if you go for the yearly plan. Thanks for the video.
@@janlamprecht9229 Thanks for the detailed explanation, that is helpful. It's interesting that the local tax isn't included already. I'm sure you are going to enjoy using it and that you'll see the value in it for your projects. Also, I truly appreciate the support 🙏🏼
well now envato is quite a bit more than storyblox. it changed i guess.
Yeah probably. This was posted nearly 2 years ago. 😄
Pretty good comparison video, but kind of a cheesy, clickbait title. After all, Envato is not free, only the trial is free. ☹️
Yeah it's a trial but you're able to use those assets in projects for those 7 days. Unfortunately Envato is doing away with their 7 day free trial soon.
Great comparison with a not so subtle lean toward Envato (wink). The guy dressed like a CPA pumping his fists into the air like he won the Super Bowl was cringe-worthy.
Yeah I still have both subscriptions (and I’ll probably keep both) but I do think that anyone looking for just one, would get better value for money with Envato. Some stock footage is notoriously cheesy 😆