Stock Video

Pay : 30% royalty for non-exclusive contributors, 40% for exclusive video contributors. Dataset licensing pays 20% but applies to large bulk purchases. Exclusive artists earn up to 60% on direct Pond5 sales and up to 90% on new customer referrals through the Refer & Earn program

Best For : Videographers, musicians, and sound designers who want to set their own prices and earn passive royalties from a premium stock media marketplace

Skill Level : Intermediate (video production or audio creation ability required)

Payment Method : PayPal, Skrill, wire transfer

Pay : 15% to 40% royalty per video clip download depending on exclusivity and buyer subscription type. On a $100 video sale, you earn $15 to $40. Exclusive clips earn higher royalties. Clips sell multiple times generating compounding passive income.

Best For : Videographers and drone operators who want to build a passive royalty income stream from footage they're already shooting for clients or personal projects

Skill Level : Intermediate (4K video capable camera or drone, basic video editing)

Payment Method : PayPal, Skrill, bank transfer

Pay : 15% to 45% royalty depending on exclusivity and content category. Editorial and rights-managed content licenses for $100 to $10,000 per use depending on the publication and usage rights. A 15% royalty on a $1,000 editorial license earns $150 per single use.

Best For : Professional photographers with high-quality editorial, news, sports, or commercial content who want access to the highest-paying licensing market in the stock media industry

Skill Level : Advanced (professional photography or video quality required, editorial access preferred)

Payment Method : PayPal, check, wire transfer