CriticalPast
7.3#7 in stock video websites$5 one-timeFree planWeb
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ProductionCrate
8.0#1 in stock video websitesFrom $9 a monthFree planiOSWebExtensionmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CriticalPast | ProductionCrate |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2009. |
| Product | CriticalPast is a searchable online collection of historic footage and still images spanning the 20th century. | ProductionCrate describes itself as a library and toolset for VFX artists, creators, filmmakers and motion designers, with visual effects footage, 3D models, royalty-free music and plugins. |
CriticalPast plans
- Video screenerFree
- Still image — Personal use only$5, paid once
- Still image — Standard License$20, paid once
- Still image — Premium License$30, paid once
- Broadcast-ready video clip master$95, paid once
ProductionCrate plans
- FreeFree
- Skills$9 a month
- Pro - Yearly$25 a month
- PRO$49 a month
- TeamsPriced on request
Pick CriticalPast if…
It suits broadcast, film, publishing, advertising, museum, and online education professionals seeking historic footage or stills. Buyers should select the license that fits their intended use.
Pick ProductionCrate if…
ProductionCrate suits VFX artists, filmmakers, creators, and motion designers looking for footage, models, music, and plugins. It may also suit editors using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Nuke, or After Effects.