Envato Elements

Overview

Envato Elements is the subscription creative asset platform launched in 2017 by Australia-based Envato (founded in Melbourne in 2006), under the design assets category as an all-category resource library. The platform's library exceeds 20 million items covering fonts, website templates, WordPress themes, presentation templates, stock video, sound effects, illustrations, images, and 3D assets, using a "one subscription, all assets" unlimited download model with a commercial license included on every asset.

Envato grew from digital marketplaces such as ThemeForest, GraphicRiver, and VideoHive, and Envato Elements upgraded the per-item model to a subscription, letting designers, developers, video creators, and teams access a huge asset library for a fixed monthly fee. The platform also offers Envato for Teams collaboration, a WordPress plugin, and an API for integrating assets into website building workflows, making it a high-value "one subscription for most creative needs" solution.

Key Strengths

• All-category unlimited downloads: 20 million+ assets across fonts, templates, video, sound effects, illustrations, and 3D, replacing multiple asset libraries with one subscription and significantly cutting design project asset costs.
• Commercial license assurance: every asset includes a commercial license for 2 use cases - personal and commercial projects - avoiding copyright risk and suiting compliance-focused teams.
• Continuous updates: 1,000+ new high-quality assets are added monthly, keeping content fresh and expanding coverage while the value of a long-term subscription grows.
• Enterprise-grade collaboration: Envato for Teams supports 3 capabilities - member management, shared collections, and unified billing - suiting design teams and freelance teams.
• Open ecosystem integration: 2 integration types - a WordPress plugin and an API - let you integrate asset search and downloads into WordPress and other third-party workflows.

Product Ecosystem

Envato Elements Library

The core subscription asset library covering web templates, graphic design, video, sound, fonts, illustrations, and 3D, with unlimited downloads during the subscription.

Envato Market

A per-item digital marketplace including ThemeForest, GraphicRiver, CodeCanyon, VideoHive, and AudioJungle for buying individual resources on demand.

Envato for Teams

An enterprise team subscription supporting member management, shared collections, unified billing, and usage analytics.

Envato WordPress Plugin and API

The WordPress plugin lets you search and insert assets directly in the editor; the Envato API supports third-party integration of asset search and downloads.

Envato Tuts+

A free tutorial platform for programming, design, and video production that forms a "learn + resources" loop with the library.

Limitations

• Cancellation stops usage: downloaded assets can no longer be used after canceling, so long-term use requires continuous payment and costs accumulate over time.
• Varying quality: quality differs significantly across 20 million+ assets, and filtering the massive library takes time; high-quality assets depend on search and curation skills.
• Complex license terms: some assets (such as fonts) have extra limits on final product distribution and resale, so commercial projects require careful reading of the license.

Use Cases

• Designers and creative professionals (Recommended ★★★★★): all-category assets plus commercial licenses suit teams producing design and marketing assets at high frequency.
• Video and multimedia creators (Recommended ★★★★★): one-stop access to video templates, motion graphics, sound effects, and music for content creation and post-production.
• Web and development teams (Recommended ★★★★): WordPress themes, HTML templates, and plugin integration accelerate website building delivery.
• Enterprise team collaboration (Recommended ★★★★): Envato for Teams supports member management and unified billing for design teams and outsourcing.
• Low-frequency on-demand purchasing (Recommended ★★★): for infrequent needs, the per-item Envato Market may be more economical than a subscription.

Pricing

Note: prices follow real-time official quotes; monthly and annual billing are supported.

FAQ

• Can Envato Elements assets be used commercially? Yes. All assets include a commercial license for personal and commercial projects; however, some assets (such as fonts) have extra limits on final product distribution, so read the license carefully and follow the compliance guidance in the portfolio website guide.

• Can I still use downloaded assets after canceling? No. You must stop using downloaded assets once the subscription ends; for long-term use, evaluate annual cost versus usage frequency with the website building asset usage guide and official license terms.

• What is the difference between Envato Elements and Envato Market? Elements is subscription-based unlimited downloads (~$16.5/month annual); Market is a per-item marketplace for low-frequency on-demand purchases, and the two can be combined by project type. See the asset platform comparison.

• Does Envato Elements suit WordPress site building? Yes. It offers many WordPress themes, HTML templates, and an official plugin to insert assets directly in the editor; pair it with WordPress hosting selection for efficient launches.

• How do I quickly find high-quality assets? Use category filters, search keywords, and editor picks, follow popular and latest assets, and curate frequently used assets with a design system to significantly improve search efficiency.