6 Stock Video Business Success Stories [2023]
Stock video is pre-filmed footage that can be purchased and used in various projects and films. Like stock photos, copyrighted stock videos cannot be used without permission and licensing from the rightful owner.
Businesses and filmmakers use licensed stock footage as they save money and hours, they would need to create original footage. Starting a stock video suitable for use in commercials and entertainment can be a great venture.
Here are some real life success stories of starting a stock video business:
1. VideoPlasty ($120K/year)
Eduard Stinga (from Arad, Romania) started VideoPlasty about 6 years ago.
I’m Eduard Stinga, founder of VideoPlasty, a platform for stock animation and GIF images.
Since we launched, more than 600,000 people have visited our platform over the years, with 2020 being our best year so far, the year we finally cleared the first legendary milestone for any startup, registering our first six-figure year with a little over $100k in revenue. And we’re just getting started!
2. Unsplash
Beautiful, free images and photos that you can download and use for any project. Better than any royalty free or stock photos.
- Website traffic: 37.6M/month
- Business rank: #369
Check out their full website ➜
Learn more about starting a stock video business:
Where to start?
-> How much does it cost to start a stock video business?
-> Pros and cons of a stock video business
Need inspiration?
-> Examples of established stock video business
Other resources
4. Vecteezy
Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide!
- Website traffic: 8.34M/month
- Business rank: #1.49K
Check out their full website ➜
5. TechSmith
TechSmith is the industry leader for screen recording and screen capture software. TechSmith gives you everything you need to capture and record your Windows, Mac, and iOS devices.
- Website traffic: 2.34M/month
- Business rank: #4.06K
Check out their full website ➜
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