Pexels vs Pixabay: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

AI summary

tends to get pointed to for its community-driven library of clips and footage where no sign-up or attribution is needed.

Listed first when AI names both

PexelsPexels: 98% (Pexels leads)PixabayPixabay: 2%

Recommended when named

PexelsPexels: 95%
PixabayPixabay: 95%

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

Pexels named more3

Pexels named more

Only Pexels is ranked in1

Only Pixabay is ranked in1

What people ask AI about Pexels and Pixabay

Pexels listed firstPixabay listed first
  1. Where can I find free stock videos?Pexels almost always first
  2. Where can I find stock videos?Pexels almost always first
  3. where can i get free stock footage?Pexels almost always first
  4. Where can I find high-quality stock photos and videos for my e-learning courses?Pexels almost always first
  5. I am looking for a stock photo site that offers diverse representation and does not require attribution.Pexels almost always first
  6. I'm a Social Media Manager, and I'm tired of making content from scratch. What's the best stock video and photo subscription for social media content?Pexels almost always first
  7. I am looking for a "stock footage" site that specializes in aerial drone video.Pexels often first

Who AI mentions first

Pexels listed firstPixabay listed first
  1. JunPexels listed first: 97%Pixabay listed first: 3%
  2. JulPexels listed first: 99%Pixabay listed first: 1%
  3. AugPexels listed first: 99%Pixabay listed first: 1%
  4. SepPexels listed first: 100%Pixabay listed first: 0%
  • Google AI ModePexels listed first: 99%Pixabay listed first: 1%
  • ChatGPT SearchPexels listed first: 98%Pixabay listed first: 2%

Sources cited in the comparisons

Pexels favouredNeither favouredPixabay favoured

Also named alongside Pexels and Pixabay

  1. Mixkit60%
  2. Coverr52%
  3. Adobe Stock42%
  4. Shutterstock39%
  5. Storyblocks28%
  6. Videezy28%
  7. Unsplash28%
  8. Videvo27%
  9. Envato Elements25%
  10. Canva19%
  11. Artlist15%
  12. Pond514%

Pexels vs Pixabay: common questions

Is Pexels better than Pixabay?
Pexels tends to get pointed to for its community-driven library of clips and footage where no sign-up or attribution is needed.
What are the alternatives to Pexels and Pixabay?
AI most often names Mixkit, Coverr, Adobe Stock and Shutterstock in the same answers.

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