ShortVids vs Mark Studios
ShortVids Review: Pricing, Legitimacy and the Better Alternative
ShortVids is a productized video agency, run by Bforbranding, that sells editing subscriptions from short-form clips up to on-site production. Here's whether it's legit, what it really costs, and why Mark Studios is the better choice for most creators and brands.
By Mark Santos·Checked Oct 10, 2026·Sources
- Is ShortVids legit?
- Yes. ShortVids is an active agency with five published monthly plans, a $200 paid trial and, it says, 300+ clients (checked October 2026).
- What does ShortVids cost?
- $999 a month for Startup, $2,499 for Growth, $4,999 for Creator and $7,999 for Studio; Enterprise from $10,000.
- Best ShortVids alternative?
- Mark Studios: you talk to Mark, not a project manager, with thumbnails in every plan and local filming quoted per shoot. See 10 short-form editing services compared. Monthly plans from $750 (pricing).
The verdict
Mark Studios is the better choice for most creators and brands.
We're Mark Studios, so weigh that. Every point below is checked against ShortVids' own published pricing and FAQ.
- Talk to the person doing the work. ShortVids' FAQ says you can't contact your editor directly; everything goes through a project or account manager. At Mark Studios you work directly with Mark, who reviews every video before it ships.
- Thumbnails from the first plan. ShortVids' Startup plan leaves out thumbnail design and Growth's is limited; every Mark Studios plan includes thumbnails.
- Filming without a $5,000 plan. ShortVids includes shoots from its $4,999 Creator plan. Mark Studios films on location in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin counties, quoted per shoot.
- Top Rated
- on Fiverr
- 4.9★
- average rating
- 8,000+
- orders delivered
- 99%
- delivered on time
ShortVids at a glance.
Typically fits: Agencies and brands that want a managed content team, with shorts in volume and production on the bigger plans
- Public pricing
- $999-$10,000/month (5 plans)
- Operating model
- Subscription with a limit on requests in production
- Turnaround signal
- Shorts in 24 hours; long-form in 48-72 hours
In short
High short-form volume, fast turnaround and a team that grows with the plan. You work through a project manager rather than your editor, and thumbnails, scripts and filming start on the bigger plans.
Compact snapshot from ShortVids' public pages, checked October 2026.
Side by side.
| Compare | ShortVids |  Mark Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Subscription; 1 active request on Startup, 3 on Growth | Monthly plans + one-off projects |
| Price | $999-$10,000/mo (5 plans) | $750-$3,500/mo (4 plans); one video by instant quote |
| Turnaround | Shorts in 24 hours; long-form in 48-72 hours | Up to 7 business days; first draft in 3 on Unlimited |
| Revisions | 2 rounds on Startup, 3 on Growth, 4 on Creator | 3 rounds per deliverable |
| Who you talk to | A project or account manager (no direct editor contact) | Mark Santos, the founder |
| Thumbnails | Not on Startup; limited on Growth | Included in every plan |
| On-site filming | From the $4,999 Creator plan | Palm Beach, Broward & Martin counties; travel quoted per trip |
| Cancellation | 7 days' notice before renewal; fees non-refundable | Any time from the billing portal |
| Best for | Agencies and brands wanting volume and a managed team | Creators and brands who want the founder on every video |
Checked October 10, 2026 against public pages (sources). Confirm current pricing and scope before buying.
What the comparison really comes down to
ShortVids wins on short-form volume, speed and a team that grows with the plan, up to production in other countries. Mark Studios wins when you want the founder on every video, thumbnails from the first plan, simple cancellation, and local filming quoted per shoot.
Buying motion
ShortVids sells five subscription tiers, each with a limit on requests in production, plus a $200 trial for 4 shorts; Mark Studios sells monthly plans or a single video by instant quote.
Who you deal with
ShortVids routes all creative direction through a project or account manager; at Mark Studios, Mark answers your email and reviews every video.
Volume
ShortVids' Startup plan expects 30-35 shorts and 2 long-form edits a month. If you mostly need shorts in bulk, that's a lot of output.
Best buying question
Do you want a managed team pushing volume, or one person who owns the look of every video?
Watch-outs to confirm
Ask ShortVids about these before you sign up.
- Cancel at least 7 days before renewal; charged fees are non-refundable
- The Startup card says unlimited revisions; the FAQ says 2 rounds per video
- Showcase rights are on by default; opt out in writing before your first delivery
Mark Studios or ShortVids: which fits you?
Where Mark Studios fits
Choose Mark Studios when you want one founder-led studio to own the edit, the thumbnail and the plan.
- Creators and brands publishing every week
- Thumbnails in every plan; titles and SEO on Growth
- On-site shoots in South Florida, quoted per shoot
- Work directly with Mark, and cancel any time
Where ShortVids fits
Choose ShortVids when you want short-form volume and a managed team, and you're happy working through a project manager.
- Agencies reselling video under their own brand
- Dozens of shorts a month with a 24-hour turnaround
- Scripts, strategy and 2D animation on the $4,999 plan
- Production in other countries on the top plans
What ShortVids' plans include
Startup, $999 a month
1 active request; 2 long-form edits and about 30-35 shorts a month; a 24-hour turnaround per short; no thumbnails, scripts or posting.
Growth, $2,499 a month
3 active requests; 5 long-form edits and about 60-65 shorts; posting from the second month; a video editor, script writer and project manager.
Creator, $4,999 a month
10 long-form pieces, content planning and scripts, 2D animation and whiteboard styles, and two half-day shoots a month with 6 hours of raw footage.
Studio and Enterprise
Studio, $7,999 a month, adds on-site production and 5-7 brands; Enterprise starts at $10,000 a month, quoted for multi-brand groups.
Sources (checked Oct 10, 2026): ShortVids pricing and FAQ · ShortVids homepage
When ShortVids is the right call
If you're an agency or a brand that wants dozens of shorts a month, a managed team that adds scripts, strategy and animation as you move up, and production in other countries on the top plans, ShortVids is built for that, and its $200 trial lets you test the workflow on 4 shorts.
When Mark Studios is the right call
If you want one person to own the look of every video, thumbnails from the first plan, and a local shoot in South Florida without moving up to a production tier, that's our category. You can cancel any time from your billing portal, or skip the plan and get an instant quote for a single video.
Want to work with the founder, not a project manager?
Tell the instant quote what you record and how often, and you'll get a written price, with no sales call.
Frequently asked questions
Is ShortVids legit?
Yes. ShortVids is an active productized agency, run by Bforbranding LLC, with five published monthly plans, a $200 paid trial and, it says, 300+ clients. It fits best when you want short-form volume and a managed team. For most creators and brands, though, Mark Studios is the better choice: you work directly with Mark, every plan includes thumbnails, and you can cancel any time. It's Top Rated on Fiverr with a 4.9★ average across 8,000+ orders.
How much does ShortVids cost?
As of October 10, 2026, ShortVids' pricing page lists five monthly plans: Startup $999, Growth $2,499, Creator $4,999, Studio $7,999 and Enterprise from $10,000 (custom quote). A $200 trial gets 4 edited short-form videos. Plans are month to month, but you must cancel at least 7 days before renewal, and charged fees are non-refundable.
What are the best ShortVids alternatives?
For most creators and brands, the best ShortVids alternative is Mark Studios: founder-led, thumbnails in every plan, and on-site filming in South Florida quoted per shoot, with monthly plans from $750 and single videos by instant quote. Other options we've compared: Editvideo.io, VideoScale and Superside. Our list of the best short-form video editing services compares 10 options.
Is ShortVids or Mark Studios better for YouTube creators?
For most YouTube creators, Mark Studios: every plan includes thumbnails, Growth ($2,000 a month) adds titles and SEO for 4 videos, and Mark reviews each one. ShortVids' $999 Startup plan is built around shorts (about 30-35 a month plus 2 long-form edits) and leaves out thumbnails; posting and basic thumbnails start on its $2,499 Growth plan. If you mainly need shorts in bulk, ShortVids gives more volume for the money.
Can I talk to my editor at ShortVids?
No. ShortVids' FAQ says all creative direction goes through your project or account manager, with Slack as the main channel. At Mark Studios you work directly with Mark Santos: he scopes your plan, writes your style spec and reviews every video before it ships.
Does ShortVids film on location?
Yes, on its bigger plans: Creator ($4,999 a month) includes two half-day shoots a month, and Studio ($7,999) adds on-site production in other countries. Mark Studios films on location in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin counties as its own order, quoted per shoot, and travels for shoots elsewhere with travel quoted per trip.
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Sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Public competitor pages change, so confirm current pricing, scope, and turnaround before buying.