# Best stock footage and B-roll sites for creators

Source: https://ghostedit.ai/tools/stock-footage-and-broll

> Stock video, B-roll, photos and sound effects you can use in your edits. Compare 10+ stock and B-roll sites: free plans, prices and which work with Claude or ChatGPT.

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Stock video, B-roll, photos and sound effects you can use in your edits.

**Short answer**

Popular stock and B-roll sites: Storyblocks, Pexels, Shutterstock and Unsplash. Pexels, Unsplash and Coverr have a free plan. Storyblocks, Shutterstock and Unsplash work with Claude or ChatGPT.

## Top picks

Verified makers first, then the names creators know best.

[1**Storyblocks**Unlimited stock video for regular uploads

Downloads unlimited stock footage, music, templates and images for a flat subscription, with AI editing tools included.Works with Claude and ChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/storyblocks) [2**Pexels**Free photos and clips for any project

Downloads free stock photos and videos that can be used commercially without crediting the creator.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pexels) [3**Shutterstock**Wide stock choice for client work

Finds and licenses stock photos, video, music and sound effects from a very large library.Works with Claude and ChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/shutterstock)

## Compare stock and B-roll sites

Prices from each tool's own pricing page on October 31, 2026, monthly billing where offered.

| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Paid from | Claude / ChatGPT |
| [Storyblocks](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/storyblocks) | Unlimited stock video for regular uploads | Not stated | $21/mo billed yearly | ClaudeChatGPT |
| [Pexels](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pexels) | Free photos and clips for any project | Yes | Free | No |
| [Shutterstock](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/shutterstock) | Wide stock choice for client work | Not stated | $29/mo | ClaudeChatGPT |
| [Unsplash](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/unsplash) | Free photos for thumbnails and covers | Yes | Free | Claude |
| [Envato Elements](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/envato-elements) | One subscription for all creative assets | Not stated | $39/mo | Claude |
| [Coverr](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/coverr) | Free B-roll for quick social videos | Yes | $5/mo | No |
| [Freesound](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/freesound) | Free sound effects and field recordings | Yes | Free | No |
| [Mixkit](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/mixkit) | Free clips and sound effects for edits | Yes | Free | No |
| [Pixabay](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pixabay) | Free stock media with simple licensing | Yes | Free | No |
| [Adobe Stock](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/adobe-stock) | Adobe users who need stock inside their apps | Trial | $29.99/mo | No |
| [Artgrid](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/artgrid) | Cinematic B-roll for polished videos | Not stated | $19.99/mo billed yearly | No |
| [Depositphotos](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/depositphotos) | Image-heavy content on a modest budget | Not stated | $29/mo | No |
| [iStock](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/istock) | Photo-heavy projects needing safe licensing | Not stated | $49/mo | No |
| [Pond5](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pond5) | Buying single clips without a subscription | Not stated | From $39 per clip | No |

Verified makers first, then the names creators know best, then tools that work with Claude or ChatGPT.

## Every tool in one line

[**Storyblocks**storyblocks.com

Downloads unlimited stock footage, music, templates and images for a flat subscription, with AI editing tools included.Free plan not statedFrom $21/mo billed yearlyClaudeChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/storyblocks) [**Pexels**pexels.com

Downloads free stock photos and videos that can be used commercially without crediting the creator.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pexels) [**Shutterstock**shutterstock.com

Finds and licenses stock photos, video, music and sound effects from a very large library.Free plan not statedFrom $29/moClaudeChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/shutterstock) [**Unsplash**unsplash.com

Downloads free high-resolution photos that can be used commercially without asking permission.Free planClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/unsplash) [**Envato Elements**elements.envato.com

Downloads unlimited stock video, music, sound effects, templates, fonts and graphics under one creative subscription.Free plan not statedFrom $39/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/envato-elements) [**Coverr**coverr.co

Offers free stock video clips and music, with paid plans that add AI video and image generation.Free planFrom $5/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/coverr) [**Freesound**freesound.org

Searches and downloads sound effects and recordings shared by users under Creative Commons licenses.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/freesound) [**Mixkit**mixkit.co

Downloads free stock video clips, music tracks and sound effects, plus free video templates.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/mixkit) [**Pixabay**pixabay.com

Downloads free images, videos and music shared by a community, usable without attribution under its content license.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pixabay) [**Adobe Stock**stock.adobe.com

Licenses stock images, video, music and templates that plug straight into Premiere Pro and other Adobe apps.Free trialFrom $29.99/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/adobe-stock) [**Artgrid**artgrid.io

Licenses cinematic, graded stock footage in high resolution for videos that need a film look.Free plan not statedFrom $19.99/mo billed yearly](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/artgrid) [**Depositphotos**depositphotos.com

Downloads stock photos, vectors and illustrations through a monthly plan or prepaid packs, with AI image generation.Free plan not statedFrom $29/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/depositphotos) [**iStock**istockphoto.com

Licenses stock photos, illustrations and video clips through monthly subscriptions or credit packs.Free plan not statedFrom $49/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/istock) [**Pond5**pond5.com

Buys individual stock clips, music and sound effects, or subscribes for downloads from a large marketplace.Free plan not statedFrom From $39 per clip](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pond5)

## Questions

**Where can creators get B-roll and stock footage?**
Popular stock and B-roll sites: Storyblocks, Pexels, Shutterstock and Unsplash. Pexels, Unsplash and Coverr have a free plan. Storyblocks, Shutterstock and Unsplash work with Claude or ChatGPT.

**Which stock and B-roll sites are free?**
Pexels, Unsplash, Coverr, Freesound, Mixkit and Pixabay have a free plan.

**Which stock and B-roll sites work with Claude or ChatGPT?**
Storyblocks, Shutterstock, Unsplash and Envato Elements have an official Claude or ChatGPT connection.

**How do I post what I make to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube?**
Ask Claude or ChatGPT to post it with Ghostedit. It goes to every platform at your best time, checked against each platform's rules first.

## More creator tools

[+15**Video editing**

Editors with AI that cuts silences, fixes audio and resizes for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-editors) [+14**Clipping**

Tools that turn one long video, stream or podcast into short vertical clips.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-clipping-tools) [+8**Captions**

Auto captions and subtitles that keep viewers watching with the sound off.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-caption-tools) [+8**Dubbing and translation**

Translate and dub your videos into other languages in your own voice.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-dubbing-tools) [+14**Recording**

Screen, camera and podcast recorders creators use before the edit.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/recording-tools) [+14**AI video and avatars**

Make video from text or images, or a talking avatar that reads your script.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-generators) [+8**Voice**

Voiceovers, voice cloning and one-click audio cleanup.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-voice-tools) [+8**Music**

AI music and royalty-free tracks you can use in your videos.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/music-for-videos) [+14**Thumbnails and design**

Thumbnails, covers, cut-outs and AI images for your posts.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/thumbnail-and-design-tools) [+12**Photo editing**

Edit, retouch and upscale photos for posts, covers and carousels.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/photo-editing-tools) [+14**Ideas and scripts**

Find what to post next, write the script and research the topic.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-script-and-idea-tools) [+12**Transcription**

Turn videos and podcasts into text you can search, quote and repost.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-transcription-tools) [+12**Link in bio**

One link for your bio, with a page, a store or a booking form behind it.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/link-in-bio-tools) [+11**Newsletters**

Own your audience with an email list you can reach any time.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/newsletter-tools) [+12**Courses and memberships**

Sell a course, run a paid community or launch a membership.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/course-and-membership-tools) [+3**Brand deals**

Find sponsors, send a media kit and get paid for brand deals.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/brand-deal-tools)

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