Test an AI Video Editor Against a $60 Fiverr Editor: 20.2K Views
See how creators use vidIQ13 real creator casesThe Short Version
How vidIQ (YouTube) reached 20.2K views on YouTube with vidIQ, according to YouTube (vidIQ).
- What: vidIQ gave the same raw footage to three editors: an AI editor with one prompt, a budget editor hired on Fiverr (the $50 budget did not hold) and the host himself.
- Result: 20,174 views on YouTube, posted by vidIQ.
- Made with: vidIQ
| Who | vidIQ (YouTube) |
|---|---|
| Tool | vidIQ |
| Revenue | Monetization status unknown |
| Source | YouTube (vidIQ) |
Try It Yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) I edit [type of video]. Compare AI editing, a freelance editor and doing it myself on cost per video, turnaround, quality and control. Give me a simple test plan to compare all three on one raw clip.
Starter tools
Your first step
Open vidIQ, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
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The workflow
Made With
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Where & With What
What They Did
- 1The movevidIQ gave the same raw footage to three editors: an AI editor with one prompt, a budget editor hired on Fiverr (the $50 budget did not hold) and the host himself.
- 2The setupPick one raw clip
- 3The makingEdit it three ways
- 4Result20,174 views on YouTube, posted by vidIQ.
How it works and what you need
How it works
- Pick one raw clip
- Edit it three ways
- Compare cost, time and quality
- Choose your workflow
What you need
- vidIQ: YouTube keyword research and channel analytics (free plan)
- An account on YouTube & Shorts
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
vidIQ (youtube keyword research and channel analytics).
How much does it cost?
You can start for $0: vidIQ has a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
Yes, if it is original. YouTube does not monetize mass-produced or repetitive content. Source.
Watch out: One test is one test. Run your own footage through any editor before you commit.
Full write-up & sources
More detail: They compare cost, time and what you get back, and the host ends up rethinking quality over speed.
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