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
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
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.
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😊
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
another question I cancel my membership with storyblooks long time ago and now I went to my folders and all the videos y download in my Mac are not playing now, so my question is if both companies take their videos back after I cancel my subscription ?
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!
Just bought the Envato subscription using your link. I like it overall, but the video files are huge in size compared to StoryBlocks. Is there any solution to download small-size video files?
@@RyanMichaelss hmmm well I recently subscribed to story blocks but elements have far more quality templates I am still sceptical about stock footage, Good thing I only took per month plan
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.
Yeah I looked up both story blocks and and envado and neither of them seem to have corresponding videos to each other. Like I can't find multiple clips of the same story. Am I missing something?
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.
Thanks It was very helpful, but I expected you to say about canceling subscription process in both envato and storyblocks, becos i heard canceling subscription in storyblocks is a bit tricky, the monthly subscription gets automatically renewed every month and money is deducted from the account without any notice. Some ppl have lost huge amount that way, i particularly wanted to know the process of canceling the monthly subscription...
You can definitely use envato elements on UA-cam. 👍 What they’re referring to is services like custom print on demand services. More about that in their license here: 12. “You can’t use an Item in any application allowing an end user to customize a digital or physical product to their specific needs, such as an “on demand”, “made to order” or “build it yourself” application.”
the big difference is that the material you download from storyblocks you can keep forever and use it even if you cancel your subscription, on envato you cant make new videos from their material if you cancel your subscrition, right?
Do you have to have certain editing software to use either of these 2 for video editing like photoshop or adobe after affects... I just have a simple editor called Cyberlink Power Director
@@RyanMichaelss Ok cool I wasn't sure since some of these things online require expense software and you have to be educated well on how to use that software, thanks for the timely answer, by the way great video comparison!
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
Hi,Great video I have question for licencing.... so I have made music video with Envato Elements ,Video and sound fx for my client and he wants to post it on his yt channel.... Will he get a copyright strike?
This was the most helpful video I have ever found! You just saved me $ big time, thank you for that! I am even currently editing using Envato and I gotta say it’s really good! I subbed to you bro, you have sick content!🙏
What I do for something like that is create a project called something like “circled dot intro” to cover the intro only once. Then it’s good for every video the intro is in
@@RyanMichaelss In that case shouldn't i "add a new license" for that specific download every time i use it in a different project? Sorry about the storm of questions but i am trying to understand the way it works
@@circleddot6127 not necessarily. The reason they make us tell them what project we use the assets for is so they could fairly compensate the creators of the assets. If you added a license for every single video it’s in, the person that made it would just get paid a lot lol. That’s why I just list it once on there for an intro sequence type of project
@@RyanMichaelss i guess with the option that you presented me there is no risk to get in trouble with the license. Thank you very much for the clarifications
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. 😆
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
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 😅
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
Really Helpful Video......well done. You did not keep suspense till the end...that was one new and unique thing.
Welp, guess I won't be getting sponsored by Storyblocks any time soon! 🤷♂️
lul.
oh well.
Lol 😂
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
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!
The way you speak, It's so clear and crisp. I really like your videos 😊 keep it up!
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 😁
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.
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
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
Great stuff man. Very helpful! Keep it up!
Very helpful video, you just saved me some bucks and am enlightened too. Definitely going for Envato.
Thank you! I literally had both opened up, ready to do pull the trigger on SBlocks, glad I watched this! *NEW SUBSCRIBER*
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
Thanks I went with Envato thanks to your video and saved a ton! I used your link :)
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.
this was the best possible video i could have asked for. thank you so much bro.
Helped a lot. Starting with envato. Thanks man!
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 ???
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
Thanks Ryan, this was super helpful, I agree I think storyblocks is a little too hyped rn.
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!
Finally, I found a "truly useful video" explaining things clearly about Envato. Thanks Ryan.
Right on you’re welcome! Glad I could 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!!
How's the music on Envato compared to epidemic?
Great thumbnail as well!
Thanks for the good vibes on your video!
another question I cancel my membership with storyblooks long time ago and now I went to my folders and all the videos y download in my Mac are not playing now, so my question is if both companies take their videos back after I cancel my subscription ?
Top video bro 👊 really helped make my decision! Keep up the good work!
Thanks dude! Glad to help! 🍻
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
Not sure if this was mentioned but it seems Storyblocks is an i0s/Mac application only, whereas Envato Elements is cross-platform
Very professional video, great job!
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!
I have near heard of Envato before and I am glad I found your video!!!! THANK YOU!
YOURE WELCOME! Haha ✌️
Just bought the Envato subscription using your link. I like it overall, but the video files are huge in size compared to StoryBlocks. Is there any solution to download small-size video files?
Thank you so much for this review. Saved me a lot of money by doing this comparison.
Thanks for the comparison, it really helps!!!!
Thanks for creating this! Gave you a thumbs up.
you didn't cover which one of the 2 has a bigger stock footage library.
Yes I did @ 1:35
They’re the same
@@RyanMichaelss hmmm well I recently subscribed to story blocks but elements have far more quality templates I am still sceptical about stock footage,
Good thing I only took per month plan
Yeah great thing with either one is that you can cancel them whenever you want! 👍👍
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
Great video, Ryan. This was very helpful
You’re welcome Andy!
We ride hard for envato. can't find the price / value combo anywhere else.
Seriously I thought it was too good to be true when I first found it a long time ago!
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
Yeah I looked up both story blocks and and envado and neither of them seem to have corresponding videos to each other. Like I can't find multiple clips of the same story. Am I missing something?
This was the clincher. Going with Envato. Thanks for the great video.
Glad I could help!
Do u use green screen background ?
Lol nope! Just a small set in my bedroom
This was awesome and super helpful. Definitely helped me make the decision. Got sub for sure!
Right on! 🍻 glad to help dude
Yep. Pretty much sold me. Thanks!!
Amazing bro, im actually thinking about getting that Envato subscription! Thanks for that
Glad to help dude! Thanks for watching 🍻
How do these compare to artgrid?
So artgrid footage looks amazing but, it’s also amazingly expensive lol I haven’t used 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.
envato have more assets !
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 💗
What about story blocks video editor? Does envato have one?
That was added to storyblocks after this video came out! No Envato doesn’t have one.
does envato supports davinci resolve?
Subscribed! Thanks I wondered which is better.
Getting ready to hit the button on Storyblocks and now super interested in Envato, new subscriber👊
Right on dude glad to help!
Thank you so much for this video.
should do envato vs motion array! good video
Thanks It was very helpful, but I expected you to say about canceling subscription process in both envato and storyblocks, becos i heard canceling subscription in storyblocks is a bit tricky, the monthly subscription gets automatically renewed every month and money is deducted from the account without any notice. Some ppl have lost huge amount that way, i particularly wanted to know the process of canceling the monthly subscription...
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!
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😄
I was looking at envato license and it says it cannot be used in Video on Demand services. Does that mean no youtube?
You can definitely use envato elements on UA-cam. 👍
What they’re referring to is services like custom print on demand services.
More about that in their license here:
12. “You can’t use an Item in any application allowing an end user to customize a digital or physical product to their specific needs, such as an “on demand”, “made to order” or “build it yourself” application.”
@@RyanMichaelss Thanks so much for personally clearing out my doubt! Keep up the great content!
@@matale66 you’re welcome! Haha right on more coming soon!
Hello
How do I delete my storyblocks account? I logged in by mistake, but I didn't download anything. How do I delete my account?
Thank you! I am going to give Envato a try
You’re welcome! I think you’ll love it!
Thanks for the honest review! Definitely helpful!
You’re welcome Alberto! And thanks for the sub!
the big difference is that the material you download from storyblocks you can keep forever and use it even if you cancel your subscription, on envato you cant make new videos from their material if you cancel your subscrition, right?
Very helpful video Ryan. Thanks so much mate!
You’re welcome!
For monetized videos where you put your music ID?
That's what these services are for yes
Just want to know if i buy envato license in my computer, can I use that account to other computer?
Yes it’s not tied down to a single computer
Thank you. Could you do envato vs motion array?
Do you have to have certain editing software to use either of these 2 for video editing like photoshop or adobe after affects... I just have a simple editor called Cyberlink Power Director
I mean you can use whatever editing software you want. I use the Adobe suite but it’s just video files and jpg/png files you’ll be good 👍
@@RyanMichaelss Ok cool I wasn't sure since some of these things online require expense software and you have to be educated well on how to use that software, thanks for the timely answer, by the way great video comparison!
Thanks man, pretty insightful!
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
Is there Premiere Pro templates can download..?? For FREE... 🤔
I mean there are plenty of templates if you get either subscription?
Thank you for the thorough breakdown.
You’re welcome dude!
Quick question. To be able to show the tables with story blocks and envato comparison, is this a motion graphic used in envato? Thanks,
Lol no it’s not I made that myself. Would’ve been a good idea to save some time though 😂
Super Content bro! massively helpful. thank you!!
Hi,Great video
I have question for licencing....
so I have made music video with Envato Elements ,Video and sound fx for my client and he wants to post it on his yt channel....
Will he get a copyright strike?
Great comparison! Really helped me feel better about my decision to stick with Envato as well!
Thanks! It works out pretty well
is Envato provide classes ?
Awesome, thanks!
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!
Good work on this video, it was short and extremely helpful! Thanks
You're welcome! Thanks for subscribing!
Thought you had a million subs. Great video! Thanks for this
Haha thanks so much dude!
Solid and evenhanded delivery. Thanks for breaking it down. Liked and subbed.
Glad you liked it and thanks for hangin around for more videos! 😁
This was the most helpful video I have ever found! You just saved me $ big time, thank you for that! I am even currently editing using Envato and I gotta say it’s really good! I subbed to you bro, you have sick content!🙏
Thanks for joining us here dude! Glad you’re digging it!
Very helpful thanks
Nice comparison Ryan! Thank you for the pros and cons :)
Glad it was helpful dude! Thanks for subscribing and sticking around 🤘
Great info brother! Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome! 👍👍👍
Thanks Ryan you saved me a pile of cash so I'm using your link, cheers!
eXTREME HELPFUL. THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!
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 😁
if i use a clip that i have previously downloaded for my videos intro should i download that specific clip every time i use it on my videos?
What I do for something like that is create a project called something like “circled dot intro” to cover the intro only once. Then it’s good for every video the intro is in
@@RyanMichaelss In that case shouldn't i "add a new license" for that specific download every time i use it in a different project? Sorry about the storm of questions but i am trying to understand the way it works
@@circleddot6127 not necessarily. The reason they make us tell them what project we use the assets for is so they could fairly compensate the creators of the assets. If you added a license for every single video it’s in, the person that made it would just get paid a lot lol.
That’s why I just list it once on there for an intro sequence type of project
@@RyanMichaelss i guess with the option that you presented me there is no risk to get in trouble with the license. Thank you very much for the clarifications
Thanks! That was helpful.
dope hoodie bro!