Pexels
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VisitPexels vs StockSnap
What both publish
| Fact | Pexels | StockSnap |
|---|---|---|
| API | The RESTful JSON API provides programmatic access to the full Pexels photo and video library, free of charge. | StockSnap says it does not currently have an API and invites interested users to contact it about an early access list. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Pexels identifies Canva, Typeform, Sketch and Airtable as API partners. | The official site links to a Shutterstock promotion and lists separate image optimizer, resizer, converter, and color palette tools as resources. |
| License | Photos and videos are free for personal and commercial use without attribution. | StockSnap photos are released under a CC0 license for copying, editing, sharing, and personal or commercial use without required attribution. |
| Product | Pexels is a free stock photo and video website and app for designers, bloggers and anyone seeking downloadable visuals. | StockSnap offers high-resolution stock photos for creative projects, including websites, brochures, and ads. |
Pexels plans
- FreeFree
StockSnap plans
- FreeFree
Pick Pexels if…
Pexels suits people looking for reusable photos and videos, as well as developers who need programmatic library access. Its apps, extension, and design-tool integrations also suit people who want to work with visuals across those tools.
Pick StockSnap if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.