The 15 Best Video Editing Services
in 2022 [Updated]
Finding the best video editing service for your unique needs is worth your time and effort.
Videos are an increasingly popular medium in marketing, entertainment, advertising, and even education.
There are good reasons for that. Consumers are 85% more likely to remember the content of a video than that of a text. And by 2022, online videos will make up more than 82% of all consumer internet traffic.
Also, in 2021, TikTok actually outstripped Google as the world’s most visited site!
Not to mention the way the entire creator economy is taking off. Countless people are earning a part- or even full-time income off platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Some YouTube stars even earn millions.
However, editing videos takes a lot of time and skill. It can bog down your production process and make video creation a pain.
This is where video editing services come in. They can efficiently make the best of your footage.
Video is the future – and by outsourcing to video editing services, you can save yourself time and headaches.
In this article, you’ll learn what to look for in a good video editing service, and which are the best on the market right now.
Why do you need video editing services?
There are multiple reasons to outsource video editing, but they boil down to two main benefits: time and quality.
It takes between 30 minutes and an hour to edit a single minute of video content. And that’s not counting the hundreds of hours you’d need to become a pro at editing footage.
When you’re running your own business, or are busy coming up with content ideas for your YouTube channel, you don’t have that kind of time. Professional editors, on the other hand, can work efficiently and within set time limits, making your production process fast and smooth.
At the same time, video editors can produce consistently high-quality content, even if your footage isn’t ideal. And this quality can make all the difference between building your audience and losing it.
If you want to produce several videos per month, the costs of hiring a video editor are soon outweighed by the time you save and the increase in quality and quantity of your creative output.
What should you look for to find the best video editing services?
When you’re searching for a good video editing service, there are a few things to look at. Range of features, quality of work, reviews and testimonials, as well as pricing are foremost among them.
First, make sure your candidates’ features fit your requirements. For example, some video editing services provide intro animations, voice-overs, subtitles, royalty-free music and stock images. Others do not.
In the following example video, you can see a few of these in use:
Next, take a close look at the quality of their work and the reviews past clients have left.
Reputable video editing services will have a portfolio of their work on their website. Look for high-resolution videos, color correction, smooth transitions, and clear sound editing.
Then, check on sites like Trustpilot and Google ratings to see if people praise a certain company, or have complained about problems. Many video editing services proudly display testimonials from satisfied clients.
Finally, check out the fine print. How fast do the editors deliver a first draft? How many revisions of that first draft are included in the price? How much footage can you upload?
For instance, many companies advertise “unlimited video”, but then apply a bunch of restrictions. They might set a maximum length for your final video. Others place limits on the length and size of the footage you can upload.
In terms of pricing, there are two main models: video editing subscription services and video editing packages.
Subscription services pay off in the long run if you want to upload a set number of videos a month. Then, they’re the more economic choice for you.
However, if you need more flexibility, opting for packages is better. Here, you pay per video, though there’s often also a bulk discount.
That being said, here are our 15 top picks for the best video editing services in 2022.
The team at Tasty Edits takes pride in producing high-quality videos. Their experienced editors handle your projects with a personal touch.
They also stand out for their flexibility with plans and prices. Whether it’s a simple jump cut or complex editing packages, Tasty Edits has you covered.
A distinguishing mark of Tasty Edits is VOMA, their Video Order Management Application. VOMA centralizes the entire workflow of ordering a video edit: submitting the initial order, uploading files, communicating with editors, checking out drafts, and payment – all on a single, hassle-free platform.
This makes for a much more efficient production process, leaving you more time to focus on your creative business.
$175 for single videos
starting at $660 for packages
Highest quality
Good range of features
48 hour turnaround
Dedicated editor
Flexible pricing and plans
Consistently positive reviews
Unlimited revisions and uploads with package deal
VOMA-centralized workflow
Like the other companies on this list, they currently don’t edit wedding videos or animations.
London-based Replayed.co takes second place on our list because they are well-suited for highly complex edits. To make sure that what you get is what you actually wanted, they also offer a short sample edit.
Replayed’s service is priced per video, there are no subscriptions or discounted bundles. Depending on the package you choose, turnaround ranges from same-day to 3 days.
Since there are raw footage limits (25 or 50 minutes), they’re best used for shorter videos.
$229 or $349 per video
Same-day or overnight delivery on premium
Includes license for music
Detail-oriented
May take 3 days on basic package
Raw footage limits
Video Husky specializes in ‘talking head’ videos and is one of the most affordable video editing services on this list.
They also offer to upload your videos directly to your website or social media profile for free.
Plus, Video Husky provides a project management portal to help you keep an overview of your orders, as well as a video commenting feature to help you give feedback on drafts.
$400 – $600 per month
Affordable
100 GB storage
48 hour turnaround
Only 5 revisions
Only work 5 days a week
Limited features
Flocksy is a well-established creatives service. Besides video editing, it also offers graphic design, custom illustrations, copywriting, voice-overs, animations, and web design. They’re also great if you decide you don’t just need an editor, but go big with an entire team for your project.
However, only limited information is available regarding storage, video length, and file size, so ask for details before you commit to a subscription.
$495 – $995 per month
48h turnaround
Large variety of features
Includes other creative services
Well-established company
Lower quality editing
Be Creatives have a good range of features, though some of them are pricey add-ons. They can boast of a large roster of testimonials from well-known entrepreneurs.
$599 – $1999 per month
48h turnaround
Edit up to 30 mins of video
100 GB of storage
‘Unlimited’
Average quality edits
Expensive add-on packages
Only 10 GB of raw footage per project
Dava offers a solid range of video editing features, which also include thumbnails, end screen animations, and motion graphics. Furthermore, this video editing service can boast generous cloud storage and a large portfolio of past videos.
That has its price: Dava is one of the most expensive on our list of 2022’s best video editing companies.
$1495 – $1695 per month
Custom animations
200 GB of storage
‘Unlimited’
72h turnaround
Expensive
No editing on weekends
CutYeti swears by high editing quality and personalization for their clients.
One of their major selling points is having US-based editors – all with a minimum of three years’ experience.
The trade-off: Final video length is pretty short at 5 minutes maximum, and they’re not exactly cheap.
$597 – $2397 per month
High quality
48 hour turnaround
‘Unlimited’ video
Max 500 GB storage
Max video length is 5 minutes
Comparatively expensive
Vidpros’ key selling points are its affordable packages and “overnight” editing. They also have an internal limit of four clients per editor. This lets the editors dedicate more time to each project. As a result, you can expect a more personalized service.
$395 – $595 per month
Affordable
48 hour turnaround
Personalized service
100 GB storage for uploads
varying editing quality
20 GB maximum on individual files
Vidchops is a no-nonsense editing company – you’ll get your edits quickly and at good value, but don’t expect any bells and whistles.
Their editors will work on your videos one-at-a-time. The maximum number depends on your subscription.
The cheapest “weekly” plan, for instance, gives you 4 videos (up to 15 min long) per month. Compared to the others they offer, the included features are limited – no unlimited revisions, for instance.
$325 – $995 per month
2-day delivery (except Sundays)
Stock video and music library
1:1 setup call
Unlimited revisions (except “weekly”)
40 GB total storage
15 minutes finished video maximum
“Unlimited” actually means 12 videos/month
Video Caddy is a service by Indian outsourcing experts Flatworld Solutions. Apart from video editing, they also offer audio editing, storyboarding, and animation.
The company is geared more towards businesses than individual creators – some specialities are product videos and real estate tours – but their range is huge. For instance, they’re one of few general editing companies that cut wedding videos.
There are no packages or subscriptions. Instead, pricing is based on hourly rates starting at $12. If you don’t require in-depth edits, Video Caddy could be your budget option.
Custom (from $12/hour)
Budget option
No limits
Highly customizable
Business-grade quality standards
Pricing is less predictable
No information on revisions
Less personal
Like Video Caddy, Viddedit is a generalist video editing service. That means it’s not specifically serving the needs of YouTubers and other creators, but it can be a good budget choice if your needs are basic.
Viddedit works with a large number of video editors, among them people with experience in videos from GoPros, drones, and other less common sources of footage.
Pricing is by raw footage length – at $50 per 15 minutes. Extras are charged separately.
$50 per 15 minutes of raw video
Pay 25% down, rest only when satisfied
3 revisions included
Copyright-free music or bring your own
7 day turnaround
$100 surcharge for 3-day delivery
Little focus on social video
Awkward ordering form
Romania-based Veedyou is another good all-round video editing company. They’re geared towards personal and small business needs, though they also count some solopreneurs and enterprises among their clients.
They favor a personal touch – you won’t find pre-calculated packages here, and they’re always ready for a chat about your needs.
Note that while Veedyou does not list pricing on its website, they do say in a blog post that across their previous projects, the average video cost is $259.
From $99 (custom)
3 revisions included
Experience with wedding videos
Personal touch
Unlimited footage upload
5-7 days standard turnaround
48h delivery charged extra
Pricing hard to evaluate
As the name suggests, FixThePhoto is actually better known for its budget photo editing service.
This agency employs a large number of editors, which means that they’ll always have a specialist for your niche on hand. However, you’ll actually mostly communicate with their managers.
If you can live with that, they might be a decent budget pick.
$60 per 30 minutes of footage ($80 minimum)
Includes music
Bulk discounts
Cheap
Little focus on social media
Impersonal
No turnaround info
Spivo is a bit of an outlier on this list – they specialize in travel and adventure videos, and they take it very seriously. They run their own blog and even sell camera gear they’ve designed.
You shot hours and hours of footage on your last trip, but it’s a bright mix of phone, drone, 360° or action-cam footage and a high-end camera? Spivo’s editors have you covered.
Combining various formats with fluid transitions and adventure storytelling is their bread and butter.
From $119 or $219 per video
Spectacular for travel/adventure
Expert color grading (eg. underwater)
Edit 2, get 1 free
8,000 copyright-free tracks
7-day turnaround
only 2 free revisions
The last in our updated list, VideoZeus launched its editing service in 2020. The company’s offer is geared especially towards content creators, including course creators and YouTubers.
Apart from editing, VideoZeus also offers channel management, thumbnail creation, and useful video content creation resources.
Pricing is simple and transparent, if not very flexible: There’s one flat fee that covers 60 minutes of raw footage and 10 minutes of finished video, with a few extras such as resizing for different platforms.
$149 per video
Free revisions
Stock motion graphics
3-day delivery
10 minute limit on finished video
Inflexible package
No personal or business video
Conclusion - The Best Video Editing Services of 2022
All the video editing companies on this list offer a solid set of services. Now it’s up to you to pinpoint the offer that best suits your individual needs.
Are you looking for flexible pricing or a predictable subscription? Do you have only basic needs, or are you aiming for the maximum amount of features? Do you want a service that specializes in a particular kind of video or one that has a larger repertoire?
Here at TastyEdits, we pride ourselves on providing a great customer experience, with high-quality edits, fast turnover times, and affordable prices. Plus, our VOMA portal helps you save time on communication and file uploads.
But don’t just take our word for it – let our clients’ reviews speak for themselves.
