Stock Media vs Full AI
Two powerful ways to create videos. Choose the right mode for your project — or combine them for the best of both worlds.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Understand the key differences to make the right choice for your project.
Stock Media
Pre-existing footage from our library
How it works
- ✓ AI selects the best clips matching your script
- ✓ Access to millions of real video clips
- ✓ Professional, high-quality footage
- ✓ Instant generation — no waiting
- ✓ Perfect for realistic content
Best for
- 📰 News & journalism
- 🏢 Corporate presentations
- 🎓 Educational content
- 📈 Business explainers
Full AI
100% AI-generated unique visuals
How it works
- ✓ AI generates unique scenes from your description
- ✓ Powered by SORA, Kling, VEO, Runway
- ✓ Fully customized to your vision
- ✓ One-of-a-kind content every time
- ✓ Boundless creative possibilities
Best for
- ✨ Creative storytelling
- 🎭 Unique characters & scenes
- 🚀 Sci-fi, fantasy, imagination
- 🎨 Artistic & branded content
When to Use Each Mode
Choose based on your content type, budget, and creative needs.
🎬 Choose Stock Media when…
- ⚡ You need a video fast — no waiting time
- 💰 You want to save credits for other projects
- 📰 Your content is factual (news, tutorials, business)
- 🏢 You need realistic, professional footage
- 📊 You’re creating corporate or educational content
- 🔄 You need to produce videos at scale
🤖 Choose Full AI when…
- ✨ You want something truly unique and original
- 🎭 You need specific characters or faces
- 🌌 Your scene doesn’t exist in real life
- 🎨 You want a specific artistic style
- 📖 You’re creating fiction, stories, or imagination
- 🎯 Your brand needs custom, ownable visuals
🔀 Why Not Both?
The secret weapon: combine Stock Media and Full AI in the same video for maximum impact and efficiency.
Use Cases by Content Type
See which mode works best for different video types.
News & Articles
Transform articles into engaging video summaries with relevant footage
Stock MediaTutorials & Education
Explain concepts clearly with professional visuals
Stock MediaStorytelling & Fiction
Bring imaginative stories to life with unique AI visuals
Full AICelebrity Content
Create videos featuring AI-generated famous characters
Full AIMarketing Videos
Combine real product footage with AI-generated lifestyle scenes
BothProduct Launches
Mix realistic demos with imaginative brand storytelling
BothReady to Create Your Video?
Start with Stock Media for free, or unlock the full power of AI generation.