Step 1
Identify your content tiers
Tier 1 (hero content): quarterly productions, brand campaigns, complex narrative — use skilled freelancers. Tier 2 (regular content): weekly YouTube, social clips, interview edits — use Editly AI.
Editly AI
Video Editor Freelancer
Where do I find a good video editor freelancer?
Upwork, Fiverr, Contra, and LinkedIn are the main platforms. Look for freelancers with portfolios matching your content type. But first — test Editly's 3 free exports to see if AI covers your needs.
Video Editor Freelancer vs Editly AI
What each approach provides for standard content creator editing needs.
| Decision | Other Apps | Editly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Video editor freelancer: $75-1800 per video plus platform fees | Editly AI: $0.28 per video on Pro ($28/month for 100 exports) |
| Turnaround | Video editor freelancer: 2-5 business days per video | Editly AI: 15-20 minutes per video |
| Creative flexibility | Video editor freelancer: interprets ambiguous briefs, brings creative ideas | Editly AI: executes clear briefs precisely — better results from specific prompts |
| Volume scalability | Video editor freelancer: cost scales linearly with volume | Editly AI: flat subscription — same cost for 10 or 100 videos per month |
When to Use AI vs When to Use a Freelancer
Step 2
Test Editly on your Tier 2 content
Upload representative footage from your regular content. Write the brief you'd give a freelancer. Evaluate the output quality.
Step 3
Replace Tier 2 freelancer work with Editly
If AI meets your standard for regular content, redirect that freelancer budget to Editly Pro ($28/month) and retain freelancers for Tier 1 only.
Step 4
Reinvest savings
Savings from reduced freelancer invoices can fund Tier 1 higher-quality productions, equipment, or other channel investments.
3 Free Exports — Test Before Your Next Freelancer Invoice
Test Editly on footage you'd normally send to a freelancer. Compare quality and turnaround. 3 free exports with no card required.
- 3 free AI exports — honest quality comparison
- 15-20 minutes vs days of freelancer turnaround
- Pro $28/month if AI covers your regular content needs
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