How much to charge for edits as a beginner
By the Edit Mastery team · Updated
Start with a simple price per edit so clients can say yes fast, offer a weekly pack once they like your work, and raise your price as your edits get views. Prices vary a lot by niche, client size and your portfolio, so anchor on the value you bring (views, time saved) rather than on hours.
Three ways to price
| Model | Good for | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| Per edit | First clients, one-off jobs | Agree on the number of revisions |
| Weekly or monthly pack | Creators who post regularly | Fix the number of edits and turnaround |
| Retainer + bonus | Clients who track results | Define the bonus clearly (views, followers) |
What to include in your offer
- Number of edits and length of each.
- Turnaround time: how fast you deliver.
- Revisions: how many changes are included.
- Files: who provides the clips and the music.
- Format: 9:16, 1080p, ready to post.
When to raise your prices
- Your edits for a client got clearly more views than their usual videos.
- You're fully booked: demand is higher than your time.
- Your portfolio now has edits with strong numbers you can show.
Mistakes that keep editors underpaid
- Working for free for weeks instead of one sample edit.
- Unlimited revisions.
- No written agreement on what's included.
- Pricing by the hour when your edits get faster as you improve.
Learn it step by step
Edit Mastery teaches pricing your edits, brand deals and selling templates (the monetization module) in CapCut from zero, with the real project files of finished edits to rebuild, templates, music, color presets and a private Discord for feedback. $39 once, lifetime access, refunded within 7 days if it's not for you.
Questions people ask
Should I edit for free to get clients?
One sample edit made from the client's own clips is enough. Long free work rarely turns into paid work.
Per edit or per hour?
Per edit or per pack. Hourly pricing punishes you for getting faster.
How do I find my first client?
Pick a niche, post 5 to 10 strong edits, then message creators with a sample edit made from their clips.
Learn to make edits, step by step
9 modules in CapCut, project files, templates and a private Discord. $39 once, refunded within 7 days if it's not for you.
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