$0/mo freemium

Starter

Everything you need to start creating. Zero cost, zero excuses.

Everything you need to start creating. Zero cost, zero excuses.

This zero-cost stack gives you everything to start creating content today. DaVinci Resolve for professional editing, Canva for visuals, CapCut for mobile, TubeBuddy for YouTube growth, Notion for organization, and Google Analytics for insights.

Total Monthly Cost
$0 /mo
Annual billing saves ~$300/yr
6
Tools
0
AI
6
Traditional
Difficulty
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Your complete toolkit, step by step

Each step shows the recommended tool, why we picked it, and what you can swap it with.

Step 1 · Video Editing
DaVinci Resolve Traditional

Hollywood-grade video editing and color grading. The free version is the best value in video.

🎯 Use for: Professional video editing, color grading, and audio post-production
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/month
Step 2 · Visual Design
Canva Hybrid

Design thumbnails, social graphics, and presentations with AI-powered templates. No design skills needed.

🎯 Use for: Social media graphics, thumbnails, and presentation design
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/month
Step 3 · Mobile Video Editing
CapCut Hybrid

TikTok-native video editor. Auto-captions, AI background removal, trending templates.

🎯 Use for: AI-powered mobile editing, templates, and effects
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/month
Step 4 · YouTube Optimization
TubeBuddy Traditional

YouTube SEO and channel management tools. Keyword research, bulk edits, A/B testing.

🎯 Use for: YouTube SEO, keyword research, and thumbnail A/B testing
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/month
Step 5 · Content Planning
Notion Hybrid

All-in-one workspace for content calendars, wikis, databases, and project management.

🎯 Use for: Editorial calendar, content database, and project tracking
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/month
Step 6 · Analytics
Google Analytics Traditional

The industry standard for website and app traffic analysis.

🎯 Use for: Website traffic analysis, audience insights, and performance tracking
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/month

Scale as your revenue grows

Every tier shows what changes and what stays the same.

Revenue Tier
First 10 videos
Total Cost
$0/mo
Recommended
Revenue Tier
First 100 subscribers
Total Cost
$18/mo
Tool Swaps
CapCut Free CapCut Pro
$8/mo
TubeBuddy Free TubeBuddy Star
$10/mo
Revenue Tier
First 1,000 subscribers
Total Cost
$18/mo
Tool Swaps
DaVinci Resolve Free DaVinci Resolve Studio
$295 (one-time)
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