Video Monetization Platform

How Much Does It Cost To Start A Video Monetization Platform? (In 2024)

Pat Walls

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Updated: May 5th, 2023

Looking to start a video monetization platform?

But curious about:

how much it costs to start a video monetization platform?
what are the typical video monetization platform startup costs?
or the actual cost of starting video monetization platforms?

Well, we have the data to prove it, supported by real video monetization platforms and how much they actually cost to start.

Let's go over it.

Learn more about starting a video monetization platform:

Where to start?

-> Pros and cons of a video monetization platform

Need inspiration?

-> Other video monetization platform success stories
-> Marketing ideas for a video monetization platform

Other resources

Software Expenses

Your video monetization platform needs software to run efficiently!

Why spend money on software? Because it can help you save time and automate certain parts of the business, so you can focus on the most important matters. Software and technology can help you grow your business, and save you from expensive personnel costs.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
File Hosting Service	Recommended	$0	$299
Email marketing tool	Recommended	$0	$100
CRM Software ➜	Recommended	$12	$300
Project Management Software	Recommended	$0	$25
Internal Communication Tool	Recommended	$0	$20
Accounting & Invoicing Software	Recommended	$0	$50
IT Support ➜	Optional	$150	$2,000
Social Media Management Tools	Optional	$0	$50
Design Programs & Software	Optional	$0	$50

Office Space Expenses

It will be your call to determine if you need office space. It is not a requirement but may be necessary as your video monetization platform grows.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Rent ➜	Optional	$0	$5,750
Utility Costs For Office Space ➜	Optional	$0	$1,150
WiFi & Internet ➜	Optional	$0	$100

App Creation Costs

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
App Development ➜	Optional	$1,000	$20,000
Apple Developer Program	Optional	$99	$99

Advertising & Marketing Costs

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Business Cards ➜	Optional	$0	$50
Customer Research & Surveys	Optional	$0	$300
Affiliate Marketing Commission & Fees	Optional	$0	$250
Influencer Marketing	Optional	$0	$750
Press	Optional	$0	$500
Google Ads	Optional	$0	$300
Facebook & Instagram Ads	Optional	$0	$350