DoneCut vs VidChops
Short answer: VidChops is the better fit if you publish every week and want the same human editor on a monthly plan. For a single video, DoneCut is cheaper and faster: $49 for up to 10 minutes of footage with captions included, typically back in under 90 minutes in our test orders so far, and you watch the whole edit before paying the second half.
VidChops: A monthly subscription with a dedicated human editor for YouTube and social videos. DoneCut is our service.
What do you need?
- YouTube edit (up to 10 min of footage)
- $49
- Extra footage (2 min × $3)
- $6
- Total
- $55
- To start (50%)
- $27.50
Side by side.
| DoneCut | VidChops | |
|---|---|---|
| Who edits | An AI editor. An edit that fails its own checks goes to a person before you see it. | A dedicated human editor |
| Price | $49 for up to 10 minutes of footage, then $3 a minute. Shorts $29 each, down to $19 in bulk. | $325/month for 4 videos (Weekly Chops), $595 for 8–12, $995 for 16–20. Subtitles $95/month extra. |
| One 10-minute video | $49 | About $81 inside the $325 plan; no single-video price is published |
| First draft | Typically under 90 minutes once it starts (16–82 minutes in our test orders so far) | 48 hours, one video at a time, no deliveries on Sundays |
| Changes | 2 rounds included | 3 per video on Weekly Chops, unlimited on the bigger plans |
| Commitment | Per video. Pay half to start, the rest after you approve. | Monthly subscription, cancel anytime |
| Captions | Included | $95/month add-on |
| Graphics | Included: animated text and motion graphics | Titles, lower thirds and text animation; no 2D/3D animation |
| See it before paying in full | Yes, the full edit with a watermark, before you pay the second half | No published preview-before-payment step |
Which one to pick.
Pick DoneCut if
- You want one video edited without a subscription
- You want captions without a $95/month add-on
- You'd like the edit back the same day, not in 48 hours
- You want to see the full edit before paying in full
Pick VidChops if
- You post weekly and want one person who learns your channel
- You'd rather pay a flat monthly fee than per video
- Your finished videos are under 15 minutes
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Questions
Something else? Email support@donecut.com
Is DoneCut or VidChops better?
VidChops is the better fit if you publish every week and want the same human editor on a monthly plan. For a single video, DoneCut is cheaper and faster: $49 for up to 10 minutes of footage with captions included, typically back in under 90 minutes in our test orders so far, and you watch the whole edit before paying the second half.
How much does VidChops cost?
$325/month for 4 videos (Weekly Chops), $595 for 8–12, $995 for 16–20. Subtitles $95/month extra.. Checked on 10 October 2026 on VidChops's own pages.
How fast is VidChops compared with DoneCut?
VidChops: 48 hours, one video at a time, no deliveries on Sundays. DoneCut: Typically under 90 minutes once it starts (16–82 minutes in our test orders so far).
Sources
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