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Clipping campaign budget calculator
Updated 10 October 2026 · Written by the SOVE7GN founders
Enter how much you want to put into a clipper pool and the rate per 1,000 views, and this works out roughly how many approved views it pays for and what the campaign costs in total with a 15% management fee.
How it works: views the pool pays for = pool ÷ rate per 1,000 views × 1,000. The management fee is 15% of the pool. Rejected clips are never paid, so the views shown are approved views only. These are estimates: the real number depends on how clips perform and how fast the pool is spent.
Choosing a rate to try
Public clipping campaigns mostly pay between $0.20 and $6 per 1,000 verified views, with most near $1, according to OpenClip's rate survey (checked August 2026). Lower rates attract fewer and less experienced clippers. Higher rates fill faster. We recommend a rate for your niche on the call.
Reading the result
- Approved views are views on clips that passed review. In our network, about 1 in 6 clips is rejected, and those aren't paid.
- Cost per 1,000, all in includes the 15% fee, so you can compare it with ad CPMs. Remember an ad impression and a clip view aren't the same thing. See clipping vs paid ads.
- Pools start at $5,500 for a SOVE7GN campaign.
Example budgets
| Pool | Fee (15%) | Total | Views at $1 per 1,000 | Views at $2 per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,500 | $825 | $6,325 | 5,500,000 | 2,750,000 |
| $10,000 | $1,500 | $11,500 | 10,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| $20,000 | $3,000 | $23,000 | 20,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
These are what the pool can pay for at that rate, not a promise of results.
Questions people ask
Is the calculator a quote?
No. It's an estimate. Your actual rate, rules and timeline are agreed on a call.
Why is the minimum pool $5,500?
It's the smallest pool that gives clippers enough to work with and gives you enough clips to learn from.
Does the fee change for bigger pools?
The fee is 15% of whatever you fund.
Does the calculator include a retainer?
No. Retainers are a flat monthly fee: $2,000, $4,000 or $5,000 to $6,000. See plans and pricing.
Want reach beyond your followers?
Book a 30-minute call. Send us your videos first and we'll tell you what a clipper pool would do for them.
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