Pixabay pricing in 2026: every plan, what it costs and who it suits
Pixabay pricing can look dense; this page breaks it down clearly. Pixabay sits in the free stock library space and offers paid plans only, with the paid tiers laid out below from its public pricing page.
A fully free, no-attribution library spanning photos, video, music and 3D under one permissive license. Pixabay keeps things paid-only, so budget for a subscription from day one. Completely free photos, illustrations, vectors, video and music under a permissive license with no attribution required, funded by ads and partner placements.
What it costs
Free — $0. All content under the Pixabay Content License.
Free (no subscription); content under the Pixabay Content License
Prices verified 2026-06-28 from public vendor pricing. Plans and prices change — always confirm on the vendor's own site. No price here is guaranteed.
What you're paying for
Here is what your subscription actually buys with Pixabay across its plans:
- Completely free photos, illustrations, vectors, video, music, SFX and 3D
- Pixabay Content License with no attribution required
- 6M+ total pieces of content
- Commercial use permitted
- Funded by ads and partner placements, not subscriptions
Not every feature ships on every plan; the tier table shows where each one unlocks.
Which plan to pick
Pixabay is built for hobbyists and budget creators needing free assets without attribution. Match that description and the Free plan ($0) is where to start; a higher tier earns its cost only when you need hobbyists.
Is Pixabay worth it?
For free-no-attribution, the entry tier is usually enough to get real value; you mainly move up a plan when you need hobbyists. Budget-conscious buyers should price the entry tier against competitors before deciding.
Pixabay keeps pricing relatively flat per tier, so the main decision is which plan's features you need rather than how heavily you'll use it.
Pricing FAQ
Does Pixabay have a free plan?
Pixabay is a paid tool without a standing free plan; check its site for any current trial or money-back window.
How much does Pixabay cost?
Its cheapest paid plan, Free, lists at $0. Pricing is summarised as: Free (no subscription); content under the Pixabay Content License
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pixabay?
Other free stock library tools cover the same job at different price points; compare their entry tiers before you decide.
Is Pixabay worth the price for free-no-attribution?
For free-no-attribution it generally earns its cost at the entry tier; if that's only a side need, weigh it against a cheaper specialist first.
Which Pixabay plan should I choose?
Most readers in that situation start with the Free plan ($0); a higher tier pays off only when you run into hobbyists.
Sources
We pulled the Pixabay pricing and feature details here from these primary and third-party sources: