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YouTube Channel Value
Estimator

Estimate the monetary worth of any YouTube channel for buying or selling. Get a detailed breakdown of subscriber value, monthly revenue potential, and engagement multipliers.

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Channel Value Calculator
Paste any YouTube channel URL or @handle
💡 Works with Channel URLs, @handles, and video URLs
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Understanding

What Determines YouTube Channel Value?

Multiple factors contribute to a channel's worth in the marketplace.

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Subscriber Base
The foundation of channel value. More subscribers typically mean higher value, but quality and engagement matter more than raw numbers.
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Monthly Revenue
Buyers often pay 12-36x monthly earnings. A channel earning $1,000/month might sell for $12,000-$36,000 depending on growth potential.
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Engagement Rate
High engagement signals an active, loyal audience. Channels with 5%+ engagement can command premium valuations.
How It Works

Get Your Channel Valuation in 4 Steps

1

Paste URL

Enter any YouTube channel URL, video link, or @handle.

2

Analyze Metrics

We fetch subscribers, views, videos, and engagement data.

3

Calculate Value

Our algorithm applies industry multipliers and niche factors.

4

Get Estimate

Receive a value range with detailed breakdown.

Benchmarks

Channel Value by Niche

Different niches command different valuations based on monetization potential.

Niche Value per 1K Subs Revenue Multiple Demand Level
💰Finance $30-$80 30-40x Very High
đŸ’ŧBusiness $25-$60 24-36x High
📱Technology $20-$50 20-30x High
đŸ’ĒHealth & Fitness $15-$40 18-28x High
📚Education $15-$35 18-26x Medium-High
💄Beauty $12-$30 15-24x Medium
🎮Gaming $8-$20 12-20x Medium
🎭Entertainment $5-$15 10-18x Medium
đŸŽĩMusic $3-$10 8-15x Low
💡 Note: These are industry averages. Individual channel values vary based on engagement, growth trajectory, content quality, and buyer demand.
Key Factors

What Increases or Decreases Value?

📈 Increases Value

  • + High engagement rate (5%+ likes/views)
  • + Consistent upload schedule
  • + Growing subscriber count
  • + Monetization enabled with good standing
  • + High-CPM niche (finance, business, tech)
  • + Diverse revenue streams (sponsors, products)
  • + Evergreen content library
  • + US/UK/Canada audience majority

📉 Decreases Value

  • - Low or declining engagement
  • - Inactive or abandoned channel
  • - Community guideline strikes
  • - Not monetized or demonetized
  • - Low-CPM niche (music, vlogs)
  • - Personality-dependent content
  • - Trending/dated content only
  • - Third-world audience majority
Methods

Channel Valuation Methods

Different approaches used to calculate YouTube channel worth.

Method Formula Best For Accuracy
Revenue Multiple Monthly Revenue x 12-36 Monetized channels High
Subscriber Value Subscribers x $10-80/1K Quick estimates Medium
View-Based Monthly Views x CPM x 12-24 High-view channels Medium
Hybrid Method Average of multiple methods Comprehensive valuation Highest
Features

Why Use Our Value Estimator?

Pro Tips

Tips for Buying & Selling Channels

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For Buyers
Always verify analytics with screen share. Check for strikes, copyright claims, and audience demographics. Start with escrow protection. Look for faceless/brandable channels.
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For Sellers
Clean up your channel before selling. Provide 90 days of analytics. Be transparent about all issues. Use established marketplaces with escrow for safety.
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Watch Out For
Fake subscribers/views, hidden strikes, copyright issues, declining engagement, personality-dependent content that won't transfer well.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Our estimates are based on industry-standard valuation methods and real market data. However, actual sale prices can vary significantly based on buyer demand, negotiation skills, and specific channel characteristics not visible in public data. Use our estimate as a starting point for negotiations, not a guaranteed sale price.

The most valuable channels have: 1) High and growing subscriber counts, 2) Strong engagement rates (likes, comments), 3) Monetization in good standing, 4) High-CPM niches (finance, business, tech), 5) Evergreen content that continues generating views, 6) Diverse revenue streams, and 7) Content not dependent on a specific personality.

A 100K subscriber channel can range from $5,000 to $100,000+ depending on the niche and engagement. A gaming channel at 100K might sell for $8,000-$20,000, while a finance channel could fetch $30,000-$80,000. The key factors are monthly revenue, engagement rate, and growth trajectory.

Technically, YouTube's Terms of Service prohibit selling accounts. However, channel sales happen regularly in the marketplace. The practical approach is selling the "brand" or "business" that includes the YouTube channel. Many successful acquisitions are structured this way. Always use escrow services and proper documentation.

Finance channels have the highest CPM rates ($20-$50+ per 1,000 views) because financial advertisers pay premium prices. A finance channel earning $5,000/month is worth more than an entertainment channel earning the same amount because the finance audience is more valuable for affiliate marketing, courses, and high-ticket product sales.

Engagement rate affects the valuation multiplier. A channel with 8% engagement might get a 1.5x multiplier on the base value, while one with 1% engagement might get a 0.7x multiplier. High engagement indicates an active, loyal audience that will continue watching after ownership transfer.

Subscribers alone don't determine value. A channel with 50K engaged subscribers in finance could be worth more than a 500K subscriber entertainment channel with low engagement. What matters is how much revenue those subscribers generate and how actively they engage with content.

Yes! Non-monetized channels still have value based on subscriber count, engagement, and potential revenue. We estimate what the channel could earn once monetized. However, non-monetized channels typically sell for 30-50% less than equivalent monetized channels due to the uncertainty.

Popular marketplaces include FameSwap, Social Tradia, Fliip, and Empire Flippers (for larger channels). Always use platforms with escrow services, verify analytics through screen share, and never transfer ownership before receiving payment through escrow.

Older channels (2+ years) are generally more valuable because they have established authority with YouTube's algorithm, a proven content library, and demonstrated longevity. New channels with rapid growth might be seen as risky or potentially using inorganic growth methods.

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