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Traditional Video Agency vs Shootsta

Agencies do great work, but the per-project model was not built for teams that need video every week. This page compares the two on cost, speed, output and consistency.

Updated October 2026

Video agency vs Shootsta

How does a traditional video agency compare with Shootsta?

A traditional video agency quotes each video as a separate project with its own crew. Shootsta runs editing, animation and creative work on an annual subscription with prepaid credits. Agencies suit one-off flagship films, and Shootsta suits teams that need videos every week in marketing, internal comms and training.

With Shootsta, the first version comes back in around 48 hours. Every project includes five rounds of feedback, and the per-video cost is typically 50-60% lower than a traditional agency. You can keep your agency for the annual hero campaign and use Shootsta for the rest.

Read how a video agency compares with a video subscription

Side-by-side comparison

This comparison covers pricing, cost per video, speed, monthly output, brand consistency, scale, who films and the platform you work in. The right choice depends on whether you need the odd high-end production or a steady stream of videos every month.

Dimension
Traditional Agency
Shootsta
Pricing model
Per-project quotes, varies widely
Annual subscription on prepaid credits
Cost per video
$5,000-$30,000+
Typically 50-60% lower than an agency
Turnaround
2-6 weeks typical
First version in around 48 hours
Monthly output
1-3 videos typical
10-50+ videos
Feedback
Varies by contract
Five rounds on every project
Brand consistency
Depends on the brief each time
Brand kit locked into every edit
Scalability
Linear cost increase
Fixed cost, more output
Who films
Agency crew on location
Your team or a Shootsta videographer
Platform
Email and file sharing
Centralized video platform

When an agency makes sense

Big campaigns and one-off productions

Traditional agencies are the right call for a single big piece, such as a TV ad, a brand launch film or a campaign hero video. These projects need directors, large crews and weeks of post-production.

  • TV commercials and broadcast spots
  • Brand launch or rebrand hero films
  • Cinematic one-off flagship films
  • Award-entry or film-festival pieces

When Shootsta makes sense

Ongoing videos at volume

Some teams need a steady stream of videos every month, from training modules and social clips to sales and internal comms videos. For them, the per-project agency model gets expensive fast. Shootsta gives you predictable pricing on prepaid credits and a 48-hour turnaround.

  • Teams producing 5+ videos per month
  • Distributed offices that all need video
  • Budget predictability over quarterly surprises
  • Brand consistency without re-briefing every time
  • Faster rounds of feedback

Should you use an agency, Shootsta or both?

You don't need to choose one or the other permanently. Use an agency for your annual hero campaign. Use Shootsta for everything else - the weekly social videos, the onboarding series, the product updates, the event recaps. That way you get high-production value where it counts and consistent output where volume matters. For a broader look at the options, see our breakdown of the best video editing services for enterprise.

Curious how the costs compare for your specific needs? Check our pricing page.

Frequently asked questions

Shootsta vs traditional video agencies for ongoing corporate video editing at scale?
Traditional agencies quote each video as its own project, with a crew and weeks of post-production. That works for one-off hero films, but the cost rises with every video you add. Shootsta runs on an annual subscription with prepaid credits. You get a first version in around 48 hours, with your brand kit locked into every edit, and a subscription scales where per-project pricing does not.
Is a video agency or Shootsta cheaper for high-volume corporate video?
At low volume, an agency can be competitive. At high volume, per-project pricing adds up, because every new video has its own quote. A Shootsta subscription runs on prepaid credits agreed for the year, so you know the cost up front. The per-video cost is typically 50-60% lower than a traditional agency, and a common pattern is to keep an agency for one or two flagship films a year.
Can we use a traditional agency and Shootsta at the same time?
Yes, and it is the most common pattern. Use an agency for the annual hero campaign or broadcast spot that needs a director and a full crew. Use Shootsta for the recurring volume: social cutdowns, training, sales enablement, internal comms, customer stories and regional versions. You get high production value where it counts and consistent, fast output where volume matters.
We already have an in-house team and an agency. Where does Shootsta fit?
Shootsta sits alongside both. Your agency keeps the flagship campaign work, and your in-house team keeps the shoots it knows best. Shootsta takes on the recurring edits, animations and regional versions that would otherwise queue up, so it extends the team you already have.

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