YouTubers and video editors Freelancers needing varied assets Content-heavy agencies WordPress template users

Who is Envato not for?

Buyers needing just one or two assets Anyone expecting responsive customer support One-off projects better served by single-asset purchases Teams needing perpetual licenses after cancelling

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Envato Review

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Should I use Envato?

Create and customize content with AI tools and unlimited creative assets for professional and commercial use. - elements.envato.com

Analyzed September 19, 2026 · 1 month ago

Buy if you're a freelancer or team downloading assets weekly — the unlimited model pays off fast. Skip it if you need a handful of assets or expect responsive support.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources including Trustpilot, G2, Reddit, pricing trackers, and security databases

Ratings

Value for money
Ease of use
Feature depth
Support quality
Security posture

Pricing

From $16.50/mo

Individual

ModelNot disclosed

Monthly feesNot disclosed

HardwareNot disclosed

Free tierNo

CoreMid-tier (not confirmed in sources)

Top planUp to $109/mo

Best for

YouTubers and video editors
Freelancers needing varied assets
Content-heavy agencies
WordPress template users

Not for

Buyers needing just one or two assets
Anyone expecting responsive customer support
One-off projects better served by single-asset purchases
Teams needing perpetual licenses after cancelling

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Trustpilot sits at 2.2/5 with 9,044 reviews — check recent feedback and refund terms before subscribing.

medium

Subscription license: verify what you may keep using after cancelling.

medium

Price range spans $16.50–$109/mo; cheapest rates typically require annual commitment.

medium

2025 claims of 11M stolen emails are unconfirmed; Envato says no evidence found.

Pros

Unlimited downloads across templates, video, music, graphics for one fee
Independent reviewers rate it excellent stock value for the price
Commercial-use license included for professional work
Free trial lets you test the library before paying

Cons

Trustpilot rating is 2.2/5 across 9,044 reviews
Reddit threads ask 'Has anyone else given up on Envato?'
Independent review flags an AI catch despite the value
WordPress community threads warn 'be very careful with Envato'

Sources & method

Analyzed September 19, 2026 - 12 sources - No critical issues in Envato Elements itself, but third-party WordPress plugin CVEs and an unconfirmed 2025 breach claim exist.

official x2review x6security x1news x3

CVE-2025-32566 — XSS in 'License For Envato' plugin, Reflected XSS vulnerability in a third-party Envato WordPress plugin.
CVE-2025-23431 — High severity in Envato Affiliater plugin, High-severity vulnerability in the Envato Affiliater WordPress plugin.
2025 breach claims under investigation, Claims of 11M stolen emails circulated in June 2025; Envato investigated and reported no evidence of a breach.
Tuts+ historical hack, Envato's Tuts+ site was previously hacked, exposing emails and plain-text passwords.

Key stats

Value for money: 4/5
Rating
From $16.50/mo
Starting price
12
Sources
September 19, 2026
Analyzed

Value for money: 4/5. Independent reviewers call the stock value excellent
Ease of use: 4/5. Capterra users call it 'amazing software'
Feature depth: 4/5. Huge multi-category library plus AI tools
Support quality: 2/5. Trustpilot 2.2/5 across 9,044 reviews
Security posture: 2/5. Plugin CVEs plus unconfirmed 2025 breach claims

2.2/5 Trustpilot rating 9,044 reviews
$16.50/mo Starting price Range runs to $109/mo
Yes Free trial Signup-based trial available
$198M ARR Est. revenue 2024 estimate (GetLatka)

Pricing

Individual

From $16.50/mo

Unlimited downloads
Commercial-use license
AI tools included

Core

Mid-tier (not confirmed in sources)

Sits above base Individual plans

Top plan

Up to $109/mo

Top of the advertised price range

Security

No critical issues in Envato Elements itself, but third-party WordPress plugin CVEs and an unconfirmed 2025 breach claim exist.

CVE-2025-32566 — XSS in 'License For Envato' pluginReflected XSS vulnerability in a third-party Envato WordPress plugin.^⁸
CVE-2025-23431 — High severity in Envato Affiliater pluginHigh-severity vulnerability in the Envato Affiliater WordPress plugin.

2025 breach claims under investigationClaims of 11M stolen emails circulated in June 2025; Envato investigated and reported no evidence of a breach.^⁹
Tuts+ historical hackEnvato's Tuts+ site was previously hacked, exposing emails and plain-text passwords.

What users say

Reviews praise the value of unlimited downloads, but Trustpilot's 2.2/5 across 9,044 reviews reflects widespread support and trust complaints.

“Envato Elements is great”

Reddit, r/AfterEffects

“Good for customers, suck”

Reddit, r/davinciresolve

“It's an amazing software”

Capterra Australia

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Music and footage with simpler licensing.
Envato vs Artlist

Morphic
Newer challenger positioned as a direct alternative.
Envato vs Morphic

Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources including Trustpilot, G2, Reddit, pricing trackers, and security databases

Unlimited assets from $16.50/mo — great value for heavy creators; 2.2/5 Trustpilot support and license lock-in hurt casual buyers.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources including Trustpilot, G2, Reddit, pricing trackers, and security databases

Read how a report is made.

Sources

Envato customer reviews on Trustpilottrustpilot.com
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Envato review: Excellent stock value, with an AI catch — Photutorialphotutorial.com
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Envato Elements Pricing 2026 — CheckThatcheckthat.ai
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Is Envato Elements Worth It? — Reddit r/AfterEffectsreddit.com
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Envato Reviews — G2g2.com
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Envato Elements free trial pageelements.envato.com
official
Envato Elements License FAQhelp.elements.envato.com
official
CVE-2025-32566 Detail — NVDnvd.nist.gov
security
Envato investigates cyber attack claims — Cyber Dailycyberdaily.au
news
Envato founders exit in $373 million Shutterstock dealstartupdaily.net
news
Envato Revenue 2024 — GetLatkagetlatka.com
news
The 5 best Envato alternatives in 2026 — Photutorialphotutorial.com
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