# Storyblocks vs iStock Comparison | | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 423 | 117 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (81.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (60.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Storyblocks Pros: - High Quality (20 reviews) - Video Availability (19 reviews) Cons: - Limited Selection (8 reviews) - Content Issues (4 reviews) ### iStock Pros: - Images (4 reviews) - Quality (3 reviews) Cons: - Cost (5 reviews) - Expensive (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (325 reviews) | 7.9 (84 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (336 reviews) | 8.2 (84 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.7 (137 reviews) | 7.6 (22 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (227 reviews) | 6.4 (66 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (39 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (324 reviews) | 6.0 (81 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Storyblocks #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### iStock #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Stock Footage | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Storyblocks** | 8.3/10 | 274 | | **iStock** | 6.4/10 | 20 | #### Pricing | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Free Footage** | Feature Not Available | 5.6 (15 reviews) | | **Pay Per Image** | Feature Not Available | 5.1 (15 reviews) | | **Subscription** | 9.1 (255 reviews) | 5.3 (15 reviews) | #### Media | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **360/VR** | 6.7 (145 reviews) | 5.0 (7 reviews) | | **Animation** | 7.8 (208 reviews) | 6.5 (9 reviews) | | **4K High Definition** | 9.2 (238 reviews) | 6.8 (10 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Stock Footage | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Stock Music | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Storyblocks** | 8.9/10 | 184 | | **iStock** | N/A | N/A | #### Media | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Sounds Effects** | 8.8 (168 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Genre Tagging** | 8.3 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Pricing | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Royalty Free** | 9.3 (168 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Pay Per Track** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Subscription** | 9.1 (168 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Stock Music | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Text to Speech | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Storyblocks** | N/A | N/A | | **iStock** | N/A | N/A | #### Integration | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Application Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Speech Output | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Volume** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pitch** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pronunciation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Emotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speaking Styles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speech Output** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speech Output** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speech Output** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speech Output** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speech Output** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speech Output** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speech Output** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Audio Format | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Natural Sounding Voices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio Format Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gen AI ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Storyblocks** | 8.0/10 | 139 | | **iStock** | N/A | N/A | #### Editing | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Audio Mixing** | 8.3 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Transcription** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Text Animation** | 8.1 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Time Mapping** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Overlays and Watermarks** | 8.4 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Clip Editing** | 8.3 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Titles and Captions** | 8.4 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Operating System** | 9.0 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Format Compatibility** | 9.2 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Team Review** | 8.4 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Editing | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Synthetic Media | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Storyblocks** | N/A | N/A | | **iStock** | N/A | N/A | #### Audio | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Accents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Voice Cloning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Range of Tones** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Languages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Video | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Closed Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Avatar Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Avatars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video Editing Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Image | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Text to Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Realism** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Text | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Text Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Range of Sentiments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speed of Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Music** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Content Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Storyblocks** | 7.7/10 | 124 | | **iStock** | N/A | N/A | #### Video creation - Video Content Creation | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Screen recorder** | 6.5 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Transcription** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Animations** | 8.1 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 8.5 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Version history** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Storyboard timeline** | 7.4 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Text-to-speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Sound library** | 8.8 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-format resizer** | 7.8 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Distribution - Video Content Creation | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Omnichannel delivery** | 7.1 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Embed** | 6.8 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Download formats** | 9.2 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analytics - Video Content Creation | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **A/B testing** | 6.9 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Engagement metrics** | 6.5 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Training & Support - Video Content Creation | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Community** | 7.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customer support** | 9.0 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrations - Video Content Creation | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Media assets** | 8.6 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content management** | 8.0 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Marketing automation** | 6.8 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Other - Video Content Creation | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Roles management** | 7.4 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Content Creation | Feature | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Stock Footage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-footage), [Stock Photos Websites](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-photos), [Stock Music Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-music) **Unique to Storyblocks (3):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing), [Video Content Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-content-creation), [Text to Speech Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/text-to-speech) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Storyblocks | iStock | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 81.0% | 60.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 14.7% | 31.0% | | **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 8.8% | ### By Industry #### Storyblocks - **Media Production:** 13.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.3% - **Broadcast Media:** 11.1% - **Entertainment:** 7.0% - **Higher Education:** 3.9% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 3.4% - **Online Media:** 2.9% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.9% - **Religious Institutions:** 2.4% - **Education Management:** 2.2% - **Other:** 38.7% #### iStock - **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.7% - **Graphic Design:** 6.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.4% - **Media Production:** 3.5% - **Photography:** 2.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7% - **Telecommunications:** 2.7% - **Design:** 2.7% - **Construction:** 2.7% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 2.7% - **Other:** 52.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Storyblocks - [Shutterstock](https://www.g2.com/products/shutterstock-shutterstock/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (656 reviews) - [Adobe Stock](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-adobe-stock/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (194 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7584 reviews) - [Vecteezy](https://www.g2.com/products/vecteezy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8522 reviews) - [PixaBay](https://www.g2.com/products/pixabay/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (164 reviews) - [Artlist](https://www.g2.com/products/artlist/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (32 reviews) - [Pexels](https://www.g2.com/products/pexels/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (113 reviews) - [Dreamstime](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamstime/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (646 reviews) - [Renderforest](https://www.g2.com/products/renderforest/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (447 reviews) - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (608 reviews) ### Alternatives to iStock - [Shutterstock](https://www.g2.com/products/shutterstock-shutterstock/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (656 reviews) - [Adobe Stock](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-adobe-stock/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (194 reviews) - [Vecteezy](https://www.g2.com/products/vecteezy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (8522 reviews) - [123RF](https://www.g2.com/products/123rf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (21 reviews) - [PixaBay](https://www.g2.com/products/pixabay/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (164 reviews) - [Dreamstime](https://www.g2.com/products/dreamstime/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (646 reviews) - [Magnific](https://www.g2.com/products/magnific/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (175 reviews) - [Pexels](https://www.g2.com/products/pexels/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (113 reviews) - [Unsplash](https://www.g2.com/products/unsplash/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (106 reviews) - [Flickr](https://www.g2.com/products/flickr/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (332 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Storyblocks - Title: [Can I use Storyblocks for commercial use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-storyblocks-for-commercial-use) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [Is Storyblocks good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-storyblocks-good) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "For my team and I Storyblocks has been great. We find a lot of what we are looking for and our productions look better for our subscription. The team there..." - Title: [Is Storyblocks free to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-storyblocks-free-to-use) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No, you pay a subscription price billed annually." ### iStock - Title: [What is the best software for inventory management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-software-for-inventory-management) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hello. Our company has installed software from NetSuite, but we are also in the process of looking for a more convenient solution for forecasting and..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/storyblocks-vs-getty-images-istock)