TL;DR -- Set your budget, pick your requirements, and get authentic UGC clips from vetted creators. Review every submission and only pay for work you approve. Start a campaign in minutes.
How much does it cost to hire UGC creators?
You set the budget. NovaCollabs lets you choose how much you want to spend on each campaign, and you pay per deliverable -- per 1,000 views for clipping campaigns, or a flat fee per video for UGC and influencer campaigns. You control the rate, you control the total spend, and you only pay for work you approve. There are no subscriptions or hidden charges. See what UGC creators actually charge in our live rate data.
How fast do I get clips?
Once your campaign is live, creators can see it immediately and start submitting. Many advertisers receive their first submissions within 24 to 48 hours. The turnaround depends on your campaign type, requirements, and budget -- campaigns with clear briefs and competitive rates tend to fill fastest. You set a deadline, and creators work to it.
Launch a clip campaign in five steps
- Create your account. Sign up as an advertiser in under a minute. No credit card required to start.
- Set your budget and requirements. Choose how much you want to spend and describe what kind of clips you need -- tone, length, platforms, and any must-have elements.
- Pick your campaign type. Choose clipping (pay per view), UGC (flat fee per video), or influencer (flat fee per post). You can run multiple campaign types at once.
- Review creator submissions. Creators submit their work with links. Review each submission, check view counts, and decide what to approve.
- Approve and pay only for work you accept. You pay for approved submissions only. Approved content is yours to use in ads and organic channels per your campaign terms.
Frequently asked questions
What is a UGC creator?
A UGC (user-generated content) creator is someone who produces authentic, ad-ready videos and images for brands. Unlike influencers, UGC creators do not need a large following -- they create content that brands run as ads or post on their own channels. The content looks native and relatable, which is why it converts well on paid social.
How do I know creators are vetted?
Every creator on NovaCollabs has a public profile with past submissions, platform reach, and approval history. You review their work before accepting anyone onto your campaign, and you approve every piece of content before you pay. You are always in control.
Can I set my own budget?
Yes. You set the budget for every campaign. Pay per 1,000 views on clips, or a flat fee per UGC video or influencer post. You decide the rate, and you only pay for work you approve. There are no subscriptions or hidden charges.
What platforms can creators post to?
NovaCollabs supports TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X (Twitter). You choose which platforms matter to your campaign, and creators submit content for those platforms.
Do I own the content after I pay for it?
Campaign terms define usage rights. Typically, once you approve and pay for a submission, you have the rights described in your campaign brief to use that content in your ads and organic channels. Creators retain ownership of their underlying work unless your campaign terms specify otherwise.
How does NovaCollabs compare to hiring creators directly?
Hiring creators directly means sourcing, vetting, negotiating rates, and managing deliverables yourself. NovaCollabs handles the marketplace: creators come to you, rates are transparent, submissions are tracked, and you only pay for approved work. It is faster than building a creator roster from scratch and gives you access to a pool of creators who are already set up to deliver. Read more on how to work with content creators for your brand.
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