Filmstro
Eastbourne adaptive film music with a web app and Premiere Pro extension
Quick Overview
| Company | Filmstro Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Stock Music Libraries |
| Headquarters | Eastbourne, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Unlimited royalty-free music, Filmstro Pro web app, Premiere Pro extension, desktop application, SFX on Pro, automatic YouTube claim release |
| Pricing | Creator $14.99 per month; Creator Extension $19.99; Pro $37.99; Pro Extension $42.99; annual billing 20% discount |
| Best For | Editors who want to adjust music to picture inside their editing software |
| Replaces | Pond5 |
Detailed Review
Filmstro Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 09248842, with its registered office at 2 Upperton Gardens, Eastbourne BN21 2AH. The terms are governed by English law, and the Filmstro name is a trademark of Filmstro Holdings Limited.
The product is a music subscription with a web app, a desktop application and a Premiere Pro extension, rather than a store of single files.
Plans
The Creator plan costs $14.99 a month and covers personal use including monetised YouTube, one channel per platform, and film festival submissions. Pro costs $37.99 a month, adds commercial use including paid online ads, premium tracks, SFX and two team members.
Extension variants add the Premiere Pro panel at $19.99 and $42.99. Annual billing carries a 20% discount.
Licence terms
All licensed music is described as cleared worldwide and in perpetuity. The Creator licence does not cover monetised games or apps; the Pro commercial licence does.
Automatic YouTube claim release is listed on every plan.
Against Pond5
Filmstro is music and SFX only, with a smaller licence matrix than a marketplace. Prices are in dollars, and the terms are English law.
We did not read a catalogue size, so no volume comparison is made.
Limitations to Consider
Prices are listed in US dollars. Creator plans restrict use to personal and small-scale commercial cases. No catalogue size or hosting location was read. Companion option: Music Vine.
Who Should Use Filmstro
Solo editors and small teams who cut in Premiere Pro and want music tools inside the editor.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- English company number and address published
- Premiere Pro extension
- Flat monthly prices shown
- Perpetual clearance stated
- SFX on Pro plan
Cons
- Dollar pricing
- Creator licence limited to one channel per platform
- Catalogue size not stated
- Single-track purchase not seen
Alternatives to Filmstro
Other European stock music libraries worth comparing before you decide:
See all European stock music libraries or compare them directly against Pond5 on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Filmstro Limited is registered in England and Wales, with its registered office in Eastbourne.
The pricing page lists Creator at $14.99 per month and Pro at $37.99 per month, with extension variants at $19.99 and $42.99.
Yes. A Premiere Pro extension is part of the Extension plans.