Side-by-side (published details)
| VidChops Weekly | DoneEdit (ours) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $495/month for 4 credits | $27 per video (founding), then $67 |
| Billing | Monthly, no contract | Per video |
| What a unit covers | 1 credit = 1 long-form (5–60 min) or 4 short-form videos | 1 video: up to 10 min raw, up to 5 min finished |
| Editor | Dedicated editor | AI first pass, human check |
| Turnaround | 1–2 days | Within 48 hours |
| Revisions | 3 per video (Pro plan: unlimited) | 2 rounds |
| Guarantee | 14-day money-back guarantee | Refund if the 2nd revision still misses the request |
| Noted limits | No 2D/3D animation; long-form subtitles $95/month extra | One English speaker; no multi-speaker podcasts |
Details from VidChops pricing, checked November 9, 2026.
The maths
If you use all 4 VidChops credits on long videos, that's about $124 per video. If you post twice a month, you'd use half the credits, and each video effectively costs about $248. DoneEdit's per-video price doesn't change with how often you post. The trade-off is scope: VidChops handles longer videos and gives you a dedicated editor; DoneEdit is limited to short talking-head edits.
Where VidChops wins
- Weekly cadence: built for one video a week or more.
- Longer videos: long-form credits cover 5–60 minute videos (with finished-length limits in its FAQ).
- Dedicated editor: someone who learns your style over time.
- Established: VidChops says it has edited over 3,000 videos and publishes testimonials.
Where DoneEdit wins
- No subscription: pay only for videos you send.
- Lower entry price: good for testing whether outsourcing works for you.
- Captions included on every talking-head video.
- Simple format focus: tuned to one person talking to camera.
Where DoneEdit is not a fit
If you need long videos, multiple speakers, or one editor who knows your whole channel, VidChops or a similar subscription is the better choice. DoneEdit is also brand new, so it doesn't have VidChops' track record.
How to decide
- Count how many videos you actually published last month.
- If it's four or more long videos, compare subscriptions like VidChops.
- If it's fewer, or your videos are short talking-head clips, per-video pricing is usually cheaper.
- If you're unsure, try a single per-video edit first, then subscribe once your cadence is stable.
Worked example: what you'd pay at different upload rates
Using VidChops' published pricing, $495 a month for 4 credits, where 1 credit is one long-form video or four Shorts, and DoneEdit's per-video price ($27 for the first 20 customers, then $67):
| Uploads per month | VidChops (Standard plan) | DoneEdit (at $67 per video) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 short talking-head video | $495 (3 credits unused) | $67 |
| 2 videos | $495 (2 credits unused) | $134 |
| 4 videos | $495 | $268 |
| 4 long-form videos plus Shorts | $495 for 4 credits, or more credits on the Pro plan | Not a fit: DoneEdit doesn't do long-form |
This isn't a like-for-like comparison. VidChops covers long-form videos, more styles and a dedicated workflow; DoneEdit only edits short single-speaker talking-head videos. The table shows when a subscription makes sense: when you use the credits every month.
Questions to answer before choosing
- How many videos will you really post next month? Count the videos you actually finished last month as a guide.
- How long are they? DoneEdit caps at 10 minutes raw and 5 minutes finished.
- Do you need captions on long-form? VidChops lists subtitles as a $95/month add-on for long-form.
- Do you need animation? VidChops says it doesn't do 2D/3D animation; DoneEdit doesn't either.
- What happens if you skip a month? A subscription keeps billing; per-video pricing doesn't.
A sensible path
Start per video while your schedule is irregular. If you reach a steady four or more long-form uploads a month, a subscription like VidChops becomes worth pricing out.
Key takeaways
- VidChops is a monthly subscription for regular long-form and Shorts editing.
- DoneEdit is per video and only for short single-speaker talking-head videos.
- A subscription makes sense when you use the credits every month.
- If your schedule is irregular, per-video pricing avoids paying for unused months.