Pond5
Royalty-free stock video, music, sound effects and images for creators
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Pricing
From $10/mo
Company
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What is Pond5?
Pond5 is a stock media marketplace that sells royalty-free licenses for video footage, music, sound effects, images and After Effects templates. Its video library includes millions of HD and 4K clips.
You can buy single assets, prepay with credit packs, or subscribe. Video clips bought one at a time start at $39. Credit packs come with bonus credit. Subscription plans include 10 downloads a month, and unused downloads roll over. Music and Music & SFX plans are aimed at audio needs. Footage Plus adds a large selection of video, images and templates. Assets downloaded through a subscription come with an Individual License that includes indemnification.
Pond5 suits video editors, filmmakers, YouTubers, agencies and marketers who need licensed footage and audio for their projects. A subscription is optional.
Key features
- Royalty-free HD and 4K stock video footage
- Royalty-free production music library
- Sound effects library
- Stock images and After Effects templates
- Pay-per-asset, credit pack and subscription purchasing
- Unused subscription downloads roll over
- Individual License with indemnification
Use cases
Who it's for
B-roll for video projects
Editors can license HD or 4K clips to fill out documentaries, ads or YouTube videos.
Background music for content
Creators can use the Music plan to get licensed tracks every month.
Sound design
The Music & SFX plan adds sound effects for video and podcast production.
One-off purchases
Teams that rarely need stock media can buy single clips or credit packs without a subscription.
Pond5 pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 13, 2026. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
| Plan | Music | Music & SFX | Footage Plus | Pay per asset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid monthly | $10/mo$10/mo is a limited-time offer | $15/mo | $199/mo | Video from $39per item |
| Paid yearly | $5/mo−50% | $7.50/mo−50% | $83.25/mo−58% | — |
| Downloads a month | 10 | 10 | — | — |
| Rollover limit | Up to 20 downloads | Up to 20 downloads | Up to 120 downloads | — |
| Music included | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Sound effects included | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Subscription required | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
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How Pond5 compares
- At $10/mo, Pond5 starts cheaper than 3 of 4 similar tools with published prices (median $16.50).
- Pond5 has no free plan, and neither do the 4 alternatives below.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPond5 | $10/mo | — | — | — | — | |
S Shutterstock | $25/mo | — | — | — | — | Pond5 vs Shutterstock |
A Adobe Stock | $29.99/mo | — | — | — | Pond5 vs Adobe Stock | |
E Envato | $16.5/mo | — | — | — | — | Pond5 vs Envato |
A Artlist | $9.99/mo | — | — | — | — | Pond5 vs Artlist |
The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Subscription is optional; single assets can be bought
- Unused downloads roll over
- Footage Plus includes all music and SFX
- Subscription license includes indemnification
Limitations
- Footage Plus costs $199/mo
- Subscriptions are capped at 10 downloads a month
- Credits and subscription downloads cannot be combined
Pond5 FAQ
How much does Pond5 cost?
Subscriptions start at $10/mo for Music (limited-time offer). Music & SFX is $15/mo and Footage Plus is $199/mo. Single video clips start at $39.
Do I need a subscription?
No. You can buy individual assets or credit packs.
Do unused downloads roll over?
Yes. Music plans roll over up to 20 downloads and Footage Plus up to 120.
What license comes with subscription downloads?
The Individual License, which includes indemnification up to $15,000.
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