Side by side
| Freelancer | Agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video | Lower | Higher |
| Backup if someone's out | No | Yes |
| Quality control | You | Them |
| Scaling to 30+ videos/month | Hard | Normal |
Simple rule
Under 4 videos a month: freelancer. Weekly content or multiple formats: agency.
Video editing agency vs freelancer
Hire a freelancer if you need a few edits and have time to manage them. Hire an agency if you post every week and need deadlines met even when one editor is sick or busy.
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Questions people ask
Are video editing agencies worth it?
If missed uploads cost you growth or client trust, yes. You pay more per video but manage less and ship on time.
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