Step 1
Upload footage you'd normally send to an editor
Add raw video representing your typical editing project.
Editly AI
Hire Video Editor
How do I hire a video editor?
Find candidates on Upwork, Fiverr, Contra, or LinkedIn. Review portfolios for work matching your content type. Run a paid test project. Negotiate rates and revision terms. But first — test whether AI editing covers your needs with Editly's 3 free exports.
Hire Video Editor vs Editly AI: Side by Side
The key comparison points for the decision between hiring and AI editing.
| Decision | Other Apps | Editly |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first video | Hire video editor: find candidates (1-2 weeks) + vetting + test project + first delivery (1 week) = 2-4 weeks | Editly: 15-20 minutes from upload to first AI-edited video |
| Cost per video | Hire video editor: $75-1800+ per video depending on length and editor level | Editly: $0.28 per video on Pro plan |
| Scaling | Hire video editor: cost scales linearly — 10 videos = 10x the per-video cost | Editly: flat subscription — 10 videos or 100 videos, same monthly cost |
| Quality control | Hire video editor: review and feedback per video, communication overhead | Editly: review output, follow-up prompt if needed — single session |
Try AI Editing Before You Hire
Step 2
Write the brief you'd give a human editor
The same brief works: 'Create a 5-minute YouTube video from this interview. Remove silences. Add captions. Keep the business results section. Export 16:9 1080p.'
Step 3
Compare the AI output to your quality standard
Would this output meet your standard for regular content? If yes, AI editing is viable. If not, what specifically is missing — and is that something you can address with a better prompt?
Step 4
Make the decision based on what you found
If AI meets your standard: subscribe to Pro at $28/month. If your content needs human judgment: hire a skilled editor for those specific needs.
Test AI Before Hiring — 3 Free Exports
Upload footage, write a brief, receive a finished video in 15-20 minutes. 3 free exports to evaluate before any hiring decision.
- 3 free AI exports — no card, honest evaluation
- 15-20 minutes vs weeks to find and onboard a hired editor
- Pro $28/month if AI covers your editing needs
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