Gate your final exports
behind instant payments.
Upload drafts, collect frame-accurate feedback, and automatically release the 4K cut the second your client pays.
Locked
Pay $40 to unlock clean export
- MR00:12Maya R.
Intro hook is so strong now. Keep the pacing.
- C01:24Client
Color grade looks perfect! Don't touch a thing.
- C02:51Client
Can we trim this transition by a few frames?
- MR03:47Maya R.
Sound design in the outro is chef's kiss.
Built for editors who ship fast and get paid faster
Three pillars keep drafts moving and cash flowing, without an extra tool in your workflow.
Storage
Zero-Friction Uploads
Direct-to-R2 architecture means gigabyte drafts upload instantly, without choking your bandwidth or your client's patience.
Feedback
Frame-Accurate Feedback
Clients click anywhere on the timeline to drop a timestamped note. No more "the part around the middle" emails.
Payments
Payment before the clean file
The clean export stays locked until the client pays through Stripe.
From upload to unlock in three steps
DraftGate handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on editing, not chasing payments.
Upload Preview & Clean Cut
Upload your watermarked preview and full high-res cut in seconds via direct-to-R2 upload.
Share Direct Review Link
Send your client a unique link. Zero friction: they view and leave timestamped notes without ever creating an account.
Collect Payment & Auto-Release
Client pays via Stripe right on the player. The 4K clean cut automatically unlocks the instant the payment clears.
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Simple pricing. No surprise cuts.
Start for free, or go Pro with no DraftGate fee on unlocks.
Starter
For editors just getting started
5% per unlocked project payout
- 2 active gated projects at a time
- Standard client review link
- Default watermark overlay
- Timestamped client comments
- Stripe checkout on every unlock
Pro
For editors running a real business
0% DraftGate fee on unlocks
- Up to 10 active gated projects at once
- Full Income & Client Analytics tab
- Revenue tracking and review view counts
- Custom watermark style, text, and logo
- No platform fee on unlocks
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you gate your first export.
No. Clients view, comment, and pay directly through the private review link without ever signing up.
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