How Much Does Shorts Editing Cost in 2026?

Short-form pricing looks cheap per video and gets expensive at daily volume — unless you buy it right.

Per-video ranges

Basic (cuts + captions): $10–$25. Standard (hook engineering, kinetic captions, sound design): $20–$60. Heavy (motion graphics, VFX-style edits): $50–$150.

What actually moves the price

Caption style complexity, per-platform native versions, sourcing b-roll, and turnaround speed.

Batch pricing is the unlock

Editors price 20 shorts/month meaningfully below 20 × single-video rate, because your locked style amortizes. Our short-form editing starts at $20/video with 24–48h delivery, cheaper on monthly plans.

Budgeting daily posting

30 shorts/month at standard quality typically lands between $450–$1,200 across the market. Compare quotes against published reels, not promises.

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