Yup have to say thanks bother i came back to watch this video twice, who ever gave this video a thumps down is a hater this guy spoke facts on both systems
I watched this a while back and decided to go with envato. Then my friend told me she already bought story blocks and let me use it so I got a side by side comparison. With this side by side, I found out that the stock footage from story blocks is sooooo much better than envato imo. I struggle to find non-cringey stock footage from envato. Plus story blocks lets you select the file size of the video, which saves me so much space. Envato is nice for all the fonts and stuff, but overall storyblocks is the winner for me.
Interesting dude! I haven’t used much stock footage recently but I use all the other stuff for every video I do. Thanks for sharing what you think of it 🍻
Is it true that storyblocks only offers a bunch of their content on their annual subscription and not everything they show on the website??? I have heard that their is a catch to their subscriptions n they are not upfront about it. How much of that is ture in yr experience??
@@inspiring5234 No I havent really felt that there's a catch. If you're looking for good stock footage, story blocks definitely does not let you down. I dont know about all the other assets, but for footage alone, ive never felt that theres not enough and I've never had to pay extra.
This was really useful. I have been an Envato user for 2 years now and I neve had any complaint. My subscription ended a few days ago and I was tempted to try the Storyblock subscription, but after this video I will stick with Envato for another year. I've neve had any issue with downloadings and for example the After Effects templates usually come with a tutorial wich is really helpful. New subscriber here from Portugal! 😎
Hello. 1 year passed since you commented. Did you once again take envato subscription? Also, in these 3years(not considering this one) you invested a total of $600. Did you churn out returns more than the investment? If yes, how? I am a freelance video editor and till now, I was only using pexels and pixabay for stock videos, and UA-cam for free templates. But, now, I want to scale my business, so I am thinking to buy envato elements. But I will only invest if I can make more than the investment in the year
Very useful video. On the last feature - Storyblocks has the related videos appear right below the one that is being viewed. Most being from the same shoot
Just found your channel Ryan and I honestly thought you had 1 million subs + because honestly, the quality and information you shared in this video is top notch! Thanks - new subbie here😊
Looks like Storyblocks has added the feature to show you profiles of contributors! Take that into consideration since they both have that feature now :)
Hey, a client reached out to me about option getting a storryblocks subscription - and as I checked saw the pricing is (€16.58 / month, Billed €199 Annually) same price as for Envato - they made their subscription 2x cheaper. I would be interested to know how big each of stock footage databases are
@@AljazMotionCut They both have about the same amount of stock footage available (around a million clips). But you're looking at only the stock footage subscription tier. With envato, you get way more types of assets with that $16.50/month.
I’m so glad for the ad. This is really helpful especially for people like me whose planning to start making content but cannot afford the monthly payments for storyblock for now so Thanks ryan.
envato have this convoluted licensing arrangement in my opinion. You get told that you cannot use stock audio/background music for videos you create to be uploaded to streaming sites. I can't understand that but Storyblocks told me that they don't have that limitation
The main difference is the minute you stop subscription to envato they can revoke permission to use anything you got from them read user agreement. Storyblock once you you download it you can use forever on any project. Compare the user agreements side by side.
Yes for envato, you just have to tell them what project you’re using it for. If you stop paying, you can’t use the assets on any new projects. But you’ll be good forever on the projects you already told them about. I tried to look for the rules on storyblocks regarding use in the future after stopping your subscription and I couldn’t find anything so it seems like a grey area.
@@RyanMichaelss their marketing says you can use the files forever and their license seems to say this also: "We, Footage Firm, Inc., the owner of storyblocks com, videoblocks com, audioblocks com, and graphicstock com grant you a *perpetual* worldwide right to incorporate the Stock Files you obtain from us *into any work you create.* "
This is the biggest difference. Envato pricing looks great but needing to relicense every single asset every time you want to use it is a negative. Also needing to pick a project each time you download an asset seems like a cumbersome workflow
You are the most genuine sounding person I saw on UA-cam. Keep up the good work. I also got monetised last month and wishing you all the success tool. Subscribed!!!!
Dude I was looking for differences between different audio/video subscriptions. The way you put it all together and explain it so simply, I absolutely loved it. and yes, I am going with Envato as well. Thanks for the info budd. I surely will be back for more videos of yours.
No one ever mentions that Envato only offers very large file formats that quickly use up your storage while storyblocks most often offers both large and small file formats so that on a slow internet speed or on limited laptop storage, it is much easier to get many files off of storyblocks and make your movie. I also agree with the commenter who said that Storyblocks more often than not has the better choice of videos at least for what I'm looking for. However, I'm still on the verge of buying Envato due to their cheaper price and extra types of assets. However, I am a student and the great discount that I should be able to get for being a student has not panned out for me twice. Once they charged my credit card and yet I still couldn't access their service maybe because they didn't like my ip location. The second time things started bugging before I even paid and so I decided not to try. Why offer the discount and do a lousy job at supporting it.
Great video. You brought up a lot of good points. The one thing that leans me towards story blocks is in every category of assets storyblocks has a library 4-5x larger than envato and motionarry.
This is great information...thank you for making my life easier! I'm now a subscriber and when I sign up for Envato, I'll use your link too! Wishing you continued success Ryan!
I love Envato, but my biggest issue is simply finding what I’m looking for. When you’re looking for a stock photo for instance, you’ll get everything but what you’re looking for- this applies to pretty much every type of asset I try to find. Sometimes I luck out from the get go, other times I’m searching and searching knowing darn well it’s gotta be there somewhere. Then I leave and end up finding what I needed on Shutterstock because it pops right up! 😩
Thanks Ryan, you've just made my decision a whole heap easier!!! I am a little reticent with regard to the licensing stuff for each item that you download, but I guess just making sure to dot the I's and cross the T's should be all ok for client work. Appreciate your open and honest review on both. I'll be going Envato Elements!
This was a really helpful video! What would have been nice for future reviews is more positives of the other option, rather than making it too weighted (though I can tell how much you love envato XD). Noticed your new to the youtube scene - subscribed and looking forward to more content!! I find your voice super nice to listen to and the video super easy to follow!
Thanks for the thoughtful comment and the sub! Guess I felt a little peeved about everyone always pushing Storyblocks 🤷♂️ I get excited when I find stuff that really helps people.
The fact that the Envato license is PER SINGLE USE is brutal. And it didn't used to be that way. That means if you've used an element once, and you stop subscribing, you can never use it again. That makes it a lot more expensive than it seems at first glance. I've been there, and it really really adds up.
Envato is a subscription that you pay for monthly. Yes, if you stop subscribing you can’t use any stuff in anything new after that. But all of your projects that your assets are in already are good to go. The only people this hurts I think would be people that want to stockpile a library of assets and stop paying? Still the cheapest platform available in my book
Knowing this exists just literally opens up more projects to be handled by a 1-2 person team. This is a MUST, either service. Personally i am on board with envato elements.
Its important to mention that files from envato elements are extremly huge! 19 seconds clip is often over 1 GB. Storyblocks is much better in my opinion
0:23 Though I agree that storyblocks sponsors many youtube videos, but envato elements runs ads on UA-cam. I don't have to watch too many videos on UA-cam to come across an envato element's ad. So, I can't believe(or don't agree) with the fact that storyblocks spends more on marketing🙂
Great video, no nonsense, just straight talking facts! You did what most UA-cam channels no longer seem able to do, get to the point, keep it simple while making sense! You have earn’t my sub & bell, please keep the content flowing.
Envato Elements is the bomb. I got them when I was doing websites, then I started doing more videos and I'm still using them. It is the most useful and affordable stock site I can find. Envato FTW.
Your video quality is soo amazing. Great review. I am now subscribed to you. The video helped me make my decision and to support you I am buying Envato using your link ...cheers!
I switched from storyblocks to envato because their graphic templates were wayyyy better. Didnt have cause to switch back yet. Storyblocks audio is really good though.
This was pretty interesting, I feel like I might stick with storyblocks just because it has a lot of the specific things I’ve already needed and found, but maybe in the future I can switch to save more money
My mind was set on Story Blocks for quite some time. I was waiting for my tax refund to come in before I purchased the annual plan. Thank you for this video as I am now an Envato Elements customer who was able to take advantage of the student discount!!! Can't say Storyblocks has a student discount...
Yup have to say thanks bother i came back to watch this video twice, who ever gave this video a thumps down is a hater this guy spoke facts on both systems
Damn thanks for the shout out dude! I appreciate the love 👊
I came back to watch it twice too. 😆
Welp, guess I won't be getting sponsored by Storyblocks any time soon! 🤷♂️
lul.
oh well.
Lol 😂
I watched this a while back and decided to go with envato. Then my friend told me she already bought story blocks and let me use it so I got a side by side comparison. With this side by side, I found out that the stock footage from story blocks is sooooo much better than envato imo. I struggle to find non-cringey stock footage from envato. Plus story blocks lets you select the file size of the video, which saves me so much space. Envato is nice for all the fonts and stuff, but overall storyblocks is the winner for me.
Interesting dude! I haven’t used much stock footage recently but I use all the other stuff for every video I do. Thanks for sharing what you think of it 🍻
Is it true that storyblocks only offers a bunch of their content on their annual subscription and not everything they show on the website???
I have heard that their is a catch to their subscriptions n they are not upfront about it. How much of that is ture in yr experience??
@@inspiring5234 No I havent really felt that there's a catch. If you're looking for good stock footage, story blocks definitely does not let you down. I dont know about all the other assets, but for footage alone, ive never felt that theres not enough and I've never had to pay extra.
@@chasingdownchano thanx, man !
This was extremely helpful, as I was about to invest in StoryBlocks. Thanks Ryan.
Glad I could help Mike! I appreciate the comment dude 😁
Same as. This will save me a shed load of money...
Same situation i thought to buy StoryBlocks subscription ,I upload my footage on envato but didn't know about envato elements....
I'm confuse storyblock or envanto better 😅
This was really useful. I have been an Envato user for 2 years now and I neve had any complaint. My subscription ended a few days ago and I was tempted to try the Storyblock subscription, but after this video I will stick with Envato for another year. I've neve had any issue with downloadings and for example the After Effects templates usually come with a tutorial wich is really helpful.
New subscriber here from Portugal! 😎
I’m glad to help out dude! I’m super stoked you’re joining us for more vids! 🍻
Hello. 1 year passed since you commented. Did you once again take envato subscription? Also, in these 3years(not considering this one) you invested a total of $600. Did you churn out returns more than the investment? If yes, how?
I am a freelance video editor and till now, I was only using pexels and pixabay for stock videos, and UA-cam for free templates. But, now, I want to scale my business, so I am thinking to buy envato elements. But I will only invest if I can make more than the investment in the year
Very useful video. On the last feature - Storyblocks has the related videos appear right below the one that is being viewed. Most being from the same shoot
Just found your channel Ryan and I honestly thought you had 1 million subs + because honestly, the quality and information you shared in this video is top notch! Thanks - new subbie here😊
Aye thanks I appreciate it! Glad you’re joining the crew 😁
I've had envato for a year and haven't used it a whole lot but you're review has made me appreciate it more
Looks like Storyblocks has added the feature to show you profiles of contributors! Take that into consideration since they both have that feature now :)
You should do an updated video if the price difference still makes it worth it?
Hey, a client reached out to me about option getting a storryblocks subscription - and as I checked saw the pricing is (€16.58 / month, Billed €199 Annually) same price as for Envato - they made their subscription 2x cheaper. I would be interested to know how big each of stock footage databases are
@@AljazMotionCut They both have about the same amount of stock footage available (around a million clips). But you're looking at only the stock footage subscription tier. With envato, you get way more types of assets with that $16.50/month.
@@PetersonBlanc I still think Envato Elements is the way to go, I don't pay for storyblocks anymore
@@RyanMichaelss Thank you so much for the insight! means a lot
Finally, I found a "truly useful video" explaining things clearly about Envato. Thanks Ryan.
Right on you’re welcome! Glad I could help!
I've read many interesting comments here and I'm pleased by your efforts to answer them. ✌🏼
Thanks man! I do my best to help people out here 😁 it’s the least I could do
I’m so glad for the ad. This is really helpful especially for people like me whose planning to start making content but cannot afford the monthly payments for storyblock for now so Thanks ryan.
Glad to help out! I'm just excited for everyone to make some cool stuff
Thanks Ryan, this was super helpful, I agree I think storyblocks is a little too hyped rn.
envato have this convoluted licensing arrangement in my opinion. You get told that you cannot use stock audio/background music for videos you create to be uploaded to streaming sites. I can't understand that but Storyblocks told me that they don't have that limitation
As someone who edits videos regularly, as a hobby and for my channel, I found this very helpful and informative. Thanks, man!
You’re welcome I’ll check out your channel!
If you're editing just for hobby, I think pexels and pixabay should be enough for you. That's just my opinion, you can do whatever you want😄
Great Video. That multiple clip/same shoot suggestion is clutch.
I think storyblocks does it now too just so you know
Storyblocks has added this. It helps a lot
The way you speak, It's so clear and crisp. I really like your videos 😊 keep it up!
The main difference is the minute you stop subscription to envato they can revoke permission to use anything you got from them read user agreement.
Storyblock once you you download it you can use forever on any project.
Compare the user agreements side by side.
Yes for envato, you just have to tell them what project you’re using it for. If you stop paying, you can’t use the assets on any new projects. But you’ll be good forever on the projects you already told them about.
I tried to look for the rules on storyblocks regarding use in the future after stopping your subscription and I couldn’t find anything so it seems like a grey area.
@@RyanMichaelss their marketing says you can use the files forever and their license seems to say this also: "We, Footage Firm, Inc., the owner of storyblocks com, videoblocks com, audioblocks com, and graphicstock com grant you a *perpetual* worldwide right to incorporate the Stock Files you obtain from us *into any work you create.* "
This is the biggest difference. Envato pricing looks great but needing to relicense every single asset every time you want to use it is a negative. Also needing to pick a project each time you download an asset seems like a cumbersome workflow
Great stuff man. Very helpful! Keep it up!
Flat out facts thanks for the honest review,like who doesn’t wanna save money ?
You're welcome dude thanks for watching! Save that ca$h
Top video bro 👊 really helped make my decision! Keep up the good work!
Thanks dude! Glad to help! 🍻
Great thumbnail as well!
Thanks for the good vibes on your video!
You are the most genuine sounding person I saw on UA-cam. Keep up the good work. I also got monetised last month and wishing you all the success tool. Subscribed!!!!
Ahhhh right on dude thank you! Good luck to you too!
Dude I was looking for differences between different audio/video subscriptions. The way you put it all together and explain it so simply, I absolutely loved it. and yes, I am going with Envato as well. Thanks for the info budd. I surely will be back for more videos of yours.
To anyone reading this, I hope your channel will get bigger.
🚀
No one ever mentions that Envato only offers very large file formats that quickly use up your storage while storyblocks most often offers both large and small file formats so that on a slow internet speed or on limited laptop storage, it is much easier to get many files off of storyblocks and make your movie.
I also agree with the commenter who said that Storyblocks more often than not has the better choice of videos at least for what I'm looking for. However, I'm still on the verge of buying Envato due to their cheaper price and extra types of assets. However, I am a student and the great discount that I should be able to get for being a student has not panned out for me twice. Once they charged my credit card and yet I still couldn't access their service maybe because they didn't like my ip location. The second time things started bugging before I even paid and so I decided not to try. Why offer the discount and do a lousy job at supporting it.
If things are bugging out, I’d reach out to them and see what’s going on!
Thanks I went with Envato thanks to your video and saved a ton! I used your link :)
Really Helpful Video......well done. You did not keep suspense till the end...that was one new and unique thing.
envato here i come ! thanks this video was helpful
Haha right on! You’re welcome 🍻
Yep. Pretty much sold me. Thanks!!
Thanks for the comparison, it really helps!!!!
Amazing bro, im actually thinking about getting that Envato subscription! Thanks for that
Glad to help dude! Thanks for watching 🍻
Great video. You brought up a lot of good points. The one thing that leans me towards story blocks is in every category of assets storyblocks has a library 4-5x larger than envato and motionarry.
envato have more assets !
I just wanna say I am here before 1 million subs cause this mans videos are 🔥see you at 1 mil
Haha thanks so much dude! 😂 I appreciate the love
Thanks for creating this! Gave you a thumbs up.
Very professional video, great job!
This was the clincher. Going with Envato. Thanks for the great video.
Glad I could help!
eXTREME HELPFUL. THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!
Thank you! I literally had both opened up, ready to do pull the trigger on SBlocks, glad I watched this! *NEW SUBSCRIBER*
this was the best possible video i could have asked for. thank you so much bro.
This is great information...thank you for making my life easier! I'm now a subscriber and when I sign up for Envato, I'll use your link too! Wishing you continued success Ryan!
Wow right on Kelly! Glad I could help you out 🙌 thanks for joining us here for more vids!
should do envato vs motion array! good video
Very helpful thanks
Helped a lot. Starting with envato. Thanks man!
I love Envato, but my biggest issue is simply finding what I’m looking for. When you’re looking for a stock photo for instance, you’ll get everything but what you’re looking for- this applies to pretty much every type of asset I try to find. Sometimes I luck out from the get go, other times I’m searching and searching knowing darn well it’s gotta be there somewhere. Then I leave and end up finding what I needed on Shutterstock because it pops right up! 😩
Maybe that’s why shutterstock is so expensive 😅 good points dude!
Thanks Ryan, you've just made my decision a whole heap easier!!! I am a little reticent with regard to the licensing stuff for each item that you download, but I guess just making sure to dot the I's and cross the T's should be all ok for client work. Appreciate your open and honest review on both. I'll be going Envato Elements!
You’re so welcome Marion!
RIGHT before I was about to purchase Storyblocks. Thank you! I will be subscribing!
Haha awesome glad I could help out Brandon! Thanks for the sub 😁
Thank you so much for this video.
Subscribed! Thanks I wondered which is better.
This was awesome and super helpful. Definitely helped me make the decision. Got sub for sure!
Right on! 🍻 glad to help dude
This was a really helpful video! What would have been nice for future reviews is more positives of the other option, rather than making it too weighted (though I can tell how much you love envato XD). Noticed your new to the youtube scene - subscribed and looking forward to more content!! I find your voice super nice to listen to and the video super easy to follow!
Thanks for the thoughtful comment and the sub! Guess I felt a little peeved about everyone always pushing Storyblocks 🤷♂️ I get excited when I find stuff that really helps people.
The fact that the Envato license is PER SINGLE USE is brutal. And it didn't used to be that way. That means if you've used an element once, and you stop subscribing, you can never use it again. That makes it a lot more expensive than it seems at first glance. I've been there, and it really really adds up.
Envato is a subscription that you pay for monthly. Yes, if you stop subscribing you can’t use any stuff in anything new after that. But all of your projects that your assets are in already are good to go.
The only people this hurts I think would be people that want to stockpile a library of assets and stop paying?
Still the cheapest platform available in my book
it's very helpful. Thanks a lot :D
You’re welcome!
Great Video , Envato it is then, Thanks Ryan
lol i was shook when i saw the fort myers stock footage, through me for a loop
Knowing this exists just literally opens up more projects to be handled by a 1-2 person team. This is a MUST, either service. Personally i am on board with envato elements.
I agree dude 🍻
You're channel is so professional. I looked at the sub box and expected you to have at LEAST 1M subs! Keep on going man! +1 sub
Haha right on thanks so much man!
Thanks man, pretty insightful!
Thanks for the honest review! Definitely helpful!
You’re welcome Alberto! And thanks for the sub!
Its important to mention that files from envato elements are extremly huge! 19 seconds clip is often over 1 GB. Storyblocks is much better in my opinion
Its Plus point of Envato High quality = big size file
So helpful. You made my choice easy
Right on glad to help!
MIGHTY useful! Thanks a LOT!
I have near heard of Envato before and I am glad I found your video!!!! THANK YOU!
YOURE WELCOME! Haha ✌️
Thanks man this was really helpful! Also I love the subscribe bouncing DVD style thing at the end 😂
Right on!!! 😂 you know you’re the first one to mention it??
@@RyanMichaelss I'm surprised, that's a genius way to end a video!
Thank you so much for this review. Saved me a lot of money by doing this comparison.
That was helpful! I was about to go with Storyblocks but i'll get back to Envato Elements right away! Thanks Ryan!
You’re welcome Gin! Thanks for watching 🙏
Super Content bro! massively helpful. thank you!!
0:23 Though I agree that storyblocks sponsors many youtube videos, but envato elements runs ads on UA-cam. I don't have to watch too many videos on UA-cam to come across an envato element's ad. So, I can't believe(or don't agree) with the fact that storyblocks spends more on marketing🙂
Thanks! That was helpful.
Hey Ryan, this video was really useful cause I was torn between these two. Now I know who I'm gonna register with. Thanks man 💗
Thanks bro for the info. I was sitting on the fence but after watching your video, I am going for Envato because it offers better value for money.
Right on dude glad I could help!
Awesome! Thanks for this
Thanks Ryan you saved me a pile of cash so I'm using your link, cheers!
Thank you Ryan
Great video, no nonsense, just straight talking facts! You did what most UA-cam channels no longer seem able to do, get to the point, keep it simple while making sense! You have earn’t my sub & bell, please keep the content flowing.
Yes master. 🙄
@@RyanMichaelss ???
Thanks, that was very helpful!
Envato Elements is the bomb. I got them when I was doing websites, then I started doing more videos and I'm still using them. It is the most useful and affordable stock site I can find. Envato FTW.
Haha Zach knows what’s up! ^
dope hoodie bro!
Getting ready to hit the button on Storyblocks and now super interested in Envato, new subscriber👊
Right on dude glad to help!
Very helpful video! I had never heard of of Envato and was searching for Storyblocks info when I ran across your review. Thanks!
You’re welcome Mike! Glad we could help you out here :)
Thanks for subbing and joining us by the way!!
Great video! Thank you for posting!
You’re welcome! 😁
Great info brother! Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome! 👍👍👍
You have just saved me a decent amount of money with this! just subscribed and excited to see more of your content :)
Hell yeah dude so happy to help you out! Thanks for joining us! 🍩 here’s a complimentary donut
Your video quality is soo amazing. Great review. I am now subscribed to you. The video helped me make my decision and to support you I am buying Envato using your link ...cheers!
Wow you’re the best! 🙌 Welcome to the squad! 😁
Thank you for the thorough breakdown.
You’re welcome dude!
Great video! Thank you!
I switched from storyblocks to envato because their graphic templates were wayyyy better. Didnt have cause to switch back yet. Storyblocks audio is really good though.
Feel that dude thanks!
Great video, Ryan. This was very helpful
You’re welcome Andy!
Great video, thanks for the comparison.
You’re welcome dude!
Thanks dude you just saved me a lot of money!
Haha right on dude super glad I could help!
This was pretty interesting, I feel like I might stick with storyblocks just because it has a lot of the specific things I’ve already needed and found, but maybe in the future I can switch to save more money
Good point man thanks for watching!
Great video Ryan! Keep up the awesome work! 💙💚🦅
Haha thanks guys!
My mind was set on Story Blocks for quite some time. I was waiting for my tax refund to come in before I purchased the annual plan. Thank you for this video as I am now an Envato Elements customer who was able to take advantage of the student discount!!! Can't say Storyblocks has a student discount...
Very helpful video Ryan. Thanks so much mate!
You’re welcome!
Thank you! I am going to give Envato a try
You’re welcome! I think you’ll love it!
Nice comparison Ryan! Thank you for the pros and cons :)
Glad it was helpful dude! Thanks for subscribing and sticking around 🤘
This is a really helpful video.
Super helpful! Almost purchased the StoryBlocks mmbrshp before I saw ur video. I was worried about the licensing. Thanks for explaining that.
You’re so welcome Noemi!
Great comparison! Really helped me feel better about my decision to stick with Envato as well!
Thanks! It works out pretty well