kinako gives video editors a client portal, project tracking, contracts with revision limits, and online invoicing — so you get paid for your actual work, not just the hours you can invoice.
Free plan available · No credit card required
50% up front
deposit before editing
Revision limit
in every contract
2 days
Stripe payout time
Unlimited revision requests from clients who never agreed to a revision limit because you never put one in a contract
Delivering final exports over WeTransfer or Google Drive — no record of delivery, no leverage on payment
Single invoice at project end after 40+ hours of editing — maximum risk, minimum leverage
No centralized place for client briefs, shot lists, and feedback — it's all in different email threads
kinako fixes all of this. One tool, one login.
Everything video editors need to run a professional business.
Build a video editing agreement that defines exactly how many revision rounds are included and your hourly rate for extras. Send before editing begins — before the client forms expectations.
Send a 50% deposit invoice before opening the project file. Send the final invoice before delivering the high-res export. kinako tracks both — you always know the payment status.
Track each project phase — rough cut, revisions, color grade, final delivery — with tasks and due dates. Share a project link so clients see progress without emailing you.
Deliver final exports through the client portal instead of WeTransfer. You control access, see when they downloaded it, and the files are tied to the invoice and contract.
Put together a proposal with two or three editing packages at different price points. Clients who might balk at a single quote almost always pick a middle option.
Clients pay by card directly from the invoice link — no bank transfers, no PayPal, no Venmo. Funds arrive in 2 business days, not whenever they get around to it.
“Adding a revision limit to my contract was a game changer. Clients respect my time now, and the deposit invoice means I never start a project unpaid.”
Not ready to sign up yet? Start with one of these free templates.
Free template
Video Editor Invoice Template
Professional invoice with line items specific to your work
Free template
Video Editor Contract Template
Service agreement with the clauses that prevent disputes
Free template
Video Editor Proposal Template
Win clients with a proposal structure that actually closes
Free
$0
forever
Pro
$19
/mo
or $156/yr (save 32%)
Replaces HoneyBook ($19/mo) + QuickBooks ($30/mo) + HelloSign ($15/mo). kinako is $19.
Yes. Send a 50% deposit invoice before opening the project file, and a final invoice before delivering the high-res export. kinako tracks both payment statuses so you always know where things stand.
The contract builder lets you specify how many revision rounds are included (e.g., 2 rounds of changes) and your hourly rate for additional revisions. Clients sign before editing begins.
Yes. Share a project link that shows each phase — rough cut, revisions, color grade, final delivery — with tasks and due dates. Clients check progress without emailing you.
Upload exports to the client portal instead of WeTransfer. You control access, see when files were downloaded, and everything is linked to the invoice and contract.
Video Editors who use kinako look and operate like studios — without the overhead. Free to start.