At a glance
| DoneEdit | Final Cut Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Done-for-you editing service | Pro editor |
| Who edits | DoneEdit (AI-assisted, human-checked) | You |
| Platform | Any (send a file) | Mac and iPad |
| Best for | Short talking-head videos | Editing yourself on Apple devices |
| Price | $27 founding, then $67 per video | See Final Cut Pro for current plans |
What Final Cut Pro is
Apple positions Final Cut Pro as pro-quality editing on Mac and iPad, with features designed to speed up editing. It's popular with YouTubers on Apple hardware because it's tightly integrated with macOS. It only runs on Apple devices.
Where Final Cut Pro is the better choice
- You're on Mac or iPad and want a fast pro editor.
- You enjoy editing and want full control.
- Long-form videos and complex projects.
Where DoneEdit is the better choice
- Windows users or anyone without Apple hardware.
- No time to edit.
- Short talking-head videos delivered with captions and b-roll.
What DoneEdit is (and isn't)
DoneEdit is a done-for-you editing service run by Vadim Soin. You send one raw talking-head video and get back a finished edit with captions, punch-in zooms, b-roll and music within 48 hours. AI does the repetitive work and a person checks the result. Two revisions are included, and if the second revision still misses, you get a refund. Files are deleted after 30 days.
It's deliberately narrow: one English speaker, up to 10 minutes of raw footage and up to 5 finished minutes. It doesn't edit multi-speaker podcasts or long-form videos. The founding price is $27 per video for the first 20 customers, then $67, with thumbnails for +$10. DoneEdit is new, so we don't publish customer results yet.
Worked example
A Mac-based YouTuber might edit their main weekly video in Final Cut Pro and send short talking-head extras, such as a channel update or sponsor read, to DoneEdit. That keeps the creative work in-house and offloads the repetitive bits.
Is your Apple setup the deciding factor?
Final Cut Pro runs only on Apple's Mac and iPad, and Apple positions it as pro-quality editing tightly built for that hardware. So the first question is simple: do you edit on a Mac or iPad, and will you keep doing so? If you do, Final Cut is a strong option. If you're on Windows or switch between machines, it's out, and the comparison is really between another editor such as DaVinci Resolve and a service.
Splitting work between Final Cut and DoneEdit
Mac-based YouTubers often keep their signature videos in Final Cut, where they control every cut, and look for ways to clear the repetitive work around them. Short talking-head pieces are an obvious candidate:
- Keep in Final Cut: main episodes, anything with complex graphics, long-form.
- Send to DoneEdit: channel updates, sponsor reads, quick tips and course intros with one speaker, up to 10 raw minutes, for $27 (first 20 customers) or $67.
That keeps creative control where you want it and frees editing hours for the videos that need you.
Signs it's time to stop editing everything yourself
Even if you love Final Cut Pro, some signals suggest handing part of the work off:
- Videos sit unedited for more than a week after you film them.
- You film less because you know the edit is waiting.
- The short pieces take as long as the big ones, because setup, export and upload are a fixed cost per video.
- Clients or your audience ask for more than you can edit.
If two or more sound familiar, keep Final Cut for your best work and test handing the short talking-head pieces off.
Decision checklist
- On a Mac and like editing? Final Cut Pro.
- On Windows? Not an option; consider DaVinci Resolve or a service.
- Want it done for you? DoneEdit.
Bottom line
If you're on a Mac or iPad and enjoy editing, Final Cut Pro is a fast pro editor worth using. If you don't have Apple hardware, or you simply don't want to edit short talking-head videos, DoneEdit removes the job. Check Apple's current pricing and trial before you buy.