In-House Editor vs Freelancers vs a Subscription: What Does Video Editing Really Cost?
A practical cost comparison of hiring in-house, using freelancers and subscribing to an unlimited editing service.
Most teams get video editing in one of three ways. Here is how the costs behave as your volume grows.
Option 1: Hire in-house
An in-house editor means a salary (often $60,000 or more), plus taxes, benefits and software. You get control and context, but only one person's capacity, and gaps when they are away or leave. Full comparison.
Option 2: Freelancers
Per-video pricing of $300-$500 is common. At 200 videos a year that reaches roughly $60,000-$100,000, and you spend time sourcing, briefing and chasing. Full comparison.
Option 3: An unlimited subscription
A flat monthly fee covers a set number of active videos, with unlimited revisions. Our plans run from $799 to $2,499 per month; see pricing.
Which should you choose?
- Fewer than a few videos a month: freelancers.
- Steady weekly volume or client work: a subscription.
- Editing is a core product and you need someone in the room: hire in-house.
For agencies managing many clients, the agency plan adds white-label delivery and motion graphics.
Final Thoughts
Pick the model that matches your volume: occasional work suits freelancers, steady volume suits a subscription.