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How much does video editing cost?

In 2026 a short form edit usually costs about $15-$150, a long form YouTube edit about $300-$900 (more for heavy graphics), and agency retainers run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars a month. Kredos Media quotes monthly based on your volume.

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Typical market ranges

Edit	Typical range
Short form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)	$15-$150 per video
Long form YouTube (10-20 min)	$300-$900 per video
Heavy graphics / documentary style	$1,000+ per video
Monthly editing retainer	A few hundred to several thousand dollars a month

These are public market ranges, not our price list. Cheap marketplace edits sit at the bottom; dedicated teams with quality control sit higher.

What changes the price

Length and amount of raw footage
Captions, motion graphics and b-roll
How many videos a month
Turnaround and revisions

How Kredos Media prices

We quote per month based on volume and style, so you only pay for what you ship. Send the form and we'll reply with a real number, not a sales call.

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Questions people ask

How much does a video editor cost per month?

A part-time freelancer or small plan can start at a few hundred dollars a month; a dedicated agency team for a busy channel or brand usually runs into the low thousands.

Is it cheaper to hire a freelancer or an agency?

Per video, freelancers are often cheaper. Agencies cost more but handle quality control, deadlines and backup editors, so you manage less.

Do you have fixed packages?

We quote per month based on volume and style. Send the form and we reply with a number.

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