FREE BRAND DEAL RATE CALCULATOR

Brand deal rate calculator

Use your follower count, engagement rate, platform, and niche to estimate what to charge for a paid post or video.

How much should I charge for a brand deal?

Most creators should price a brand deal from expected views, content type, audience fit, usage rights, and exclusivity. Follower count helps set a floor, but brands pay more when your audience is specific, engaged, and likely to buy.

Simple brand deal formula

  1. 1Estimate expected views or reach for the deliverable.
  2. 2Multiply expected views by a creator CPM for your platform and niche.
  3. 3Add 30-100% if the brand wants paid usage rights, whitelisting, or exclusivity.
  4. 4Raise the rate if the content needs scripting, reshoots, travel, or fast turnaround.

What changes the rate

FactorWhy it matters
PlatformYouTube and high-intent niches usually support higher CPMs than short social posts.
EngagementA smaller account with strong comments, saves, and replies can charge more than a bigger passive account.
Usage rightsCharge more if the brand can run your content as ads or reuse it beyond the original post.
ExclusivityCharge more if you cannot work with competing brands for a period of time.

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FAQ

What is a good first brand deal rate?

A good first brand deal rate is high enough to cover your content work and audience value. Do not price only from follower count. Use expected views, engagement, niche, usage rights, and exclusivity to set the rate.

Should I charge brands for free product collaborations?

Yes, if the brand is asking for a post, video, usage rights, or approval rounds. Free product alone usually does not pay for your time, audience access, or creative work.

Should usage rights be included in my base rate?

No. Keep usage rights as a separate line item. If the brand wants to run your content as paid ads, charge an extra usage fee.

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