Artlist vs Storyblocks
A side-by-side look at Artlist and Storyblocks for podcasters: pricing, features, and where each one wins.
Storyblocks
Unlimited stock media bundle including music and sound effects
Pricing shown in CAD on site. Unlimited All Access (includes music) approx. CAD $42/month annually. 7-day free trial available.
Visit StoryblocksAt a glance
| Artlist | Storyblocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo | Pricing shown in CAD on site. Unlimited All Access (includes music) approx. CAD $42/month annually. 7-day free trial available. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Best for | Multi-platform creators who want perpetual licensing and don't mind annual-only billing | Video producers and multimedia creators who need stock footage and audio together under one subscription |
| Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
Key features
Artlist
- Curated catalog with high editorial quality standards
- Perpetual license - content stays licensed after cancellation
- Music stems for custom mixing
- Podcast coverage on all paid tiers
- Premiere Pro extension included
- AI music, AI voiceover, and stock footage as add-ons or in Max bundle
Storyblocks
- Unlimited downloads of music, sound effects, and video footage
- AI video and image generation tools
- Adobe Creative Cloud plugin
- Video editing tools built in
- 8K/4K/HD stock footage
- Photos, vectors, and templates included
Pros and cons
Artlist
Pros
- Perpetual licensing is the strongest in the category
- Pro plan covers client work, ads, and broadcast
- High catalog curation quality
Cons
- Annual billing only - no true monthly option
- Catalog size smaller than Epidemic Sound
- Full feature stack (footage, AI tools) requires expensive Max plan
Storyblocks
Pros
- Single subscription covers video, audio, and graphics
- Unlimited downloads on all paid plans
- Strong stock footage library
Cons
- Music catalog is thinner and less curated than dedicated services
- Annual billing required for advertised monthly rates
- No dedicated podcast-specific features or safelisting tools
The verdict
Choose Artlist if
Multi-platform creators who want perpetual licensing and don't mind annual-only billing.
Artlist's perpetual licensing is a genuine differentiator - most competitors void your license if you cancel, Artlist does not. The Music & SFX Pro plan at $16.58/month (annual) is the serious podcaster tier: three channels per platform, client work, ads,…
Choose Storyblocks if
Video producers and multimedia creators who need stock footage and audio together under one subscription.
Storyblocks is the right choice if you need both video and audio assets and don't want to pay for two services. The Unlimited All Access plan at roughly $42/month (annual, in CAD on their site - approximately $31 USD) covers…