Disclosure: we make one of the options on this page, so this is not an independent review. Competitor facts come from their own websites and were checked on October 21, 2026. We say where others are the better fit. Spotted something wrong? Email us and we will fix it.
Side by side
| Hop On Stages | Gusai Media | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000 flat per reel | Quote from an on-site calculator; not listed on the homepage |
| Payment | 50% to begin, 50% on completion | Not published on the homepage |
| Film or edit | Edits your footage; filming on custom quote | Edit only ("I'm an editor only") |
| Where | Fully remote | Remote, works worldwide |
| Turnaround | 2 to 3 weeks | 1 to 2 weeks from receiving footage; rush available |
| Team | Founder-led studio | Solo editor |
| Included | Story structure, sound design, color, motion graphics, 2 revision rounds, vertical cut | Not itemized on the homepage |
| Booking outreach | Yes, separate done-for-you service | Not offered on their site |
| Names on their site | Keith Ferrazzi, Nick Sonnenberg, Scott Zimmer and others | Jasna Burza, Gary C. Laney, Kendra Q. Dodd |
What actually matters
The same model, so look at the work
When two providers do the same thing the same way, the deciding factor is the reels. Watch at least three from each, all the way through, and ask yourself: in the first 15 seconds, do I know what this speaker talks about? Do I see a real audience reacting? Would I want to book this person? Our speaker reel examples guide explains what to look for, and our own reels are on the work page.
Speed
Gusai Media says 1 to 2 weeks from receiving footage, with rush available. Our turnaround is 2 to 3 weeks. If you need a reel in days, Gusai Media is the better pick.
How you get a price
Gusai Media uses a calculator on its site to build a quote; the homepage does not list a price. That is useful if your project is unusual (very short, or lots of extra cuts). Hop On Stages charges one flat $3,000, 50% to begin, 50% on completion, for a full story reel, regardless of length or how much footage you send.
Solo editor vs a studio
A solo editor gives you a direct line to the person cutting your reel, which many speakers love. The trade-off is capacity: if that one person is booked or unavailable, your project waits. Ask any solo editor how soon they can start and what happens if they are out sick mid-project.
After the reel
This is where we differ most. Gusai Media edits reels. Hop On Stages also runs a separate booking outreach program that pitches you to event organizers, associations and bureaus by cold email, with your reel leading each pitch. Keith Ferrazzi's campaigns produced, in his words, "somewhere close to 81 qualified leads". The reel and the outreach are separate engagements, so you can buy one without the other.
What Gusai Media is
Gusai Media is a solo, remote video editor who works with speakers worldwide and states plainly, "I'm an editor only": you send existing footage, and the editor turns it into a reel. Turnaround is 1 to 2 weeks from receiving footage, with rush available, and pricing is built with a calculator on the site. Speakers named on its site include Jasna Burza, Gary C. Laney and Kendra Q. Dodd. For a speaker who wants a quick, edit-only reel from one person, it is a sensible option.
Which one should you choose?
Gusai Media is the better choice if
- You need your reel in 1 to 2 weeks, or faster with rush
- You want to work directly with one editor
- You want to build a custom quote with a calculator
Hop On Stages is the better choice if
- You want one flat price ($3,000) whatever the length
- You want sound design, color, motion graphics and a vertical cut included
- You want help getting booked after the reel is done
- You want to pay 50% to begin, 50% on completion
Our reels, edited from existing footage
Questions people ask
Gusai Media vs Hop On Stages: what is the difference?
Both are remote speaker reel editors who work from footage you already have. Gusai Media is a solo editor with a 1 to 2 week turnaround and calculator pricing. Hop On Stages charges $3,000 flat, delivers in 2 to 3 weeks, and also offers booking outreach.
How much does Gusai Media charge?
Its price is built with an on-site calculator and is not listed on the homepage. Run the calculator for your project and compare what is included.
Does either of them film?
Gusai Media says it is an editor only. Hop On Stages can, on a custom quote: we film it ourselves or book a local crew (and a venue, if needed). Or hire a local videographer and send the files. See how to film your keynote.
Which is faster?
Gusai Media: 1 to 2 weeks from receiving footage, with rush available. Hop On Stages: 2 to 3 weeks.
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Your next stage
Get a speaker reel that books the room.
One flat $3,000 per reel (50% to begin, 50% on completion). Edited from footage you already have, delivered in 2 to 3 weeks, with two rounds of revisions. Two minutes to see if you're a fit.