FrameThrower vs MovieStillsDB: library, search and price compared
FrameThrower is a curated film and animation reference library, tagged by our in-house film team. It holds 2,291,009 frames and clips; MovieStillsDB holds 1,810,000. Here is how the two compare on library, search and price.
Short answer: FrameThrower holds frames from the films themselves — 2,291,009 frames and clips, tagged with 50 data points each and searchable by text, image, script and colour. MovieStillsDB archives official publicity stills, posters and lobby cards, searched by title and actor.
Larger library
1.3× larger than MovieStillsDB
2,291,009 frames and clips on FrameThrower, against 1,810,000 on MovieStillsDB.
Deeper search
50 vs 4 data points per frame
Every frame is tagged by our in-house film team, so you can search by text, image, script, colour, craft filters and find the exact shot.
Trusted by professionals
Creatives from the top studios
Trusted by creatives from Netflix, ILM, Apple TV, Wētā FX, DNEG, Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Eyeline Studios.
FrameThrower vs MovieStillsDB, side by side
| Feature | FrameThrower | MovieStillsDB |
|---|---|---|
| Library | ||
| Library size | 2,291,009 (1,362,742 frames, 928,267 clips) | 1,810,000 (1,810,000 frames, no clips) |
| Data points per frame | 50 | 4 |
| Library types | Movies, Ads, Animation | Movies, Series, Animation |
| Features | ||
| Search by text | Yes | Yes |
| Search by image | Yes | No |
| Search by script | Yes | No |
| Search by colour | Yes | No |
| Filter by lens, lighting, shot size | Yes | No |
| Moodboard canvas | Yes | No |
| Browse without logging in | Yes | Yes |
| Public API | Yes | No |
| Works inside AI agents (MCP) | Yes | No |
| Pricing | ||
| Monthly plan | $14 | Credits |
| Yearly plan, total | $84 a year | Credits |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
Which one should you use?
Choose FrameThrower when
- · You need frames from inside the film, not publicity photos.
- · You search by what is in the shot — lighting, lens, framing, mood.
- · You want to search by image or upload a script.
- · You need animation or ad references as well as film.
Choose MovieStillsDB when
- · You need official publicity stills, posters or lobby cards.
Questions
What is the difference between FrameThrower and MovieStillsDB?+
MovieStillsDB archives official publicity stills, posters and lobby cards, searched by title and actor. FrameThrower holds frames from the films themselves, each tagged with about 50 data points and searchable by text, image, script and colour.
Is MovieStillsDB free?+
Yes — it offers free 600px downloads, with HD downloads paid by credits. FrameThrower has a free plan with 10 searches a day and 5 downloads a week.
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How these numbers are measured, and how often they are checked: how we compared. Trusted-by names are individual creatives who work at 8 studios, not company endorsements.
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ShotDeck, Flim, FilmGrab, Frameset, StillsLab, MovieStillsDB, shot.cafe, EyeCandy, ShotBook, frmz, Film Vibes, Movie-Screencaps.com and Fancaps are trademarks of their owners. FrameThrower is not affiliated with any of them. Descriptions, prices and library sizes are quoted from each site; if something has changed or is wrong, email contact@framethrower.ai and we will correct it.