What is the difference between MotionElements and Storyblocks for Download?

MotionElements (Per-Clip): yes. Storyblocks (Starter): limited.

What is the difference between MotionElements and Storyblocks for Client Work?

MotionElements (Per-Clip): yes. Storyblocks (Starter): limited.

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MotionElements vs Storyblocks

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between MotionElements and Storyblocks.

License Comparison

Hover or tap any field name to see what it means. Highlighted rows indicate differences.

Field	MotionElements Visit MotionElements	Storyblocks Visit Storyblocks
	✓	~Limited to 5 downloads per month.
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	Not required	Not required
	✗	✗
	✗	✗
	~Still frames from video clips may be used in print materials with limitations.	~Stills or frames from video clips may be used in print materials with limitations.
	✓	✓
	✓	~Licensed for use on a single channel or client project.
	✓Published	✓Published
	~Basic legal indemnification included with per-clip purchases.	~
	~Refunds available within a limited window if the clip has not been used.	~

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

MotionElements:

Storyblocks:

MotionElements

Per-Clip

Visit Platform

Storyblocks

Starter

Visit Platform

Price

From $10/clip

$15/mo

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Limited to 5 downloads per month.

Commercial Use

Yes

Editing

Yes

Attribution

Exclusive Rights

Redistribution

Print Use

Still frames from video clips may be used in print materials with limitations.

Stills or frames from video clips may be used in print materials with limitations.

Digital Use

Yes

Client Work

Yes

Licensed for use on a single channel or client project.

Survives Cancellation

Forever

MotionElements:

Some content is region-specific and may have location-based restrictions.

Marketplace with individual sellers - quality varies across contributors.

Storyblocks:

License survives cancellation - this is one of the few platforms where downloaded content remains licensed after you cancel.

Some content in the library may be editorial-only and restricted from commercial use.

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Download

MotionElements:✓

Storyblocks:~Limited to 5 downloads per month.

Client Work

MotionElements:✓

Storyblocks:~Licensed for use on a single channel or client project.

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